If you are ending a marriage or domestic partnership, it is emotional enough without having to figure out the courts on your own. I can help you fight for what is important to you. I encourage my clients to be open and honest about all assets because there can be severe penalties for hiding property from the other spouse or partner.
Read MoreIf you are fighting for the custody of your children I can help you work out a solution in the best interest of the children. I encourage my clients to be respectful in all negotiations because I recognize that everyone will have to work together to implement any visitation plan.
Read MoreIf you are in a registered domestic partnership or marriage with someone of the same sex, or a gay, lesbian, bi, or trans person separating from an opposite sex spouse, you might wonder if you can find an attorney who will understand your issues without judging. As a bisexual man myself, I know of this difficulty and so my practice is LGBT friendly.
Read MoreIn family law cases, every time a hearing is delayed that means another 3+ months of no change. If a parent doesn’t have much time with their child, it won’t change until a judge orders a change. The best way to avoid unnecessary delays in your case is to bring in an attorney early on [...]
View PostOne thing that has been floating through my mind for a while is that many same-sex couples preparing to enter into a marriage or domestic partnership aren’t aware of the realities what happens in the event of a divorce. This idea is reinforced by a quote from a New York Magazine article on the pitfalls [...]
View PostStep-parents are in a difficult situation when it comes to seeking custody of children in Family Court. Courts give the biological parents the right to decide what parenting plan is in the best interest of the child. Courts can only override the wishes of the parents in the most unusual and extreme cases. This preference [...]
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