Articles From Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C.
Divorce can be complicated as it involves many issues, including child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and the division of marital property and debts.
Every generation seems to approach the areas of marriage and divorce differently. These differences are based on current cultural trends which can combine such matters as economic conditions, advances ...
When a child is illegally removed from his home and taken across international borders to live in another country, whether by a parent or other relative, it is generally regarded as international ...
In the state of New York, if a child between the ages of 7 and 16 commits an act which would be considered criminal as an adult, his or her case is handled in Family Court. Such an act is labeled a ...
Last year in a case labeled the “deadbeat dad”, the Supreme Court made a ruling concerning a father who was not allowed free legal representation when found in contempt of court for not paying child ...
You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are haggling over the issue of child custody as you make your way to a final divorce decree. You may find yourself in mediation sessions with your spouse as you try ...
The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence in New York City has reported in its Domestic Violence Annual Fact Sheet 2011 that New York police responded to 257,813 calls concerning domestic ...
Everyone knows that divorce can be brutal. Emotionally-charged, financially messy, and deeply personal, the divorce process can try the patience and limits of anyone who faces it, especially those ...
Under the Marriage Equality Act, passed by the New York State legislature, same-sex marriage became legal in New York on July 24, 2011. This landmark passage went into law after several years of stops ...
Our New York family law attorneys provide you with information on changing court ordered agreements after divorce, including child custody, child support and spousal support.
A New York family lawyer describes the proper steps to take when your family is victimized by acts of domestic violence.
Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) was coined by child psychiatrist Richard A. Gardner in the early 1980’s.
Not too long ago, custody was awarded to the mother in a divorce. As more and more states are becoming more “up” with the times, New York State is following suit.
If you have come to the conclusion that divorce may be the best solution to your relationship, following is some advice you may find helpful prior to filing.
For those couples who like to plan well and be open and honest with each other from day one before getting married, having a prenuptial agreement (also referred to as a prenup) drawn up is of great ...