I have been teaching a divorce-healing workshop sponsored by the New York Archdiocese.  It is a 12-week program, and there is a 30-minute taped lecture on specific topics relevant to divorce and separation.  Last week, one of the topics was anger. The speakers explained how a divorce can cause pain, unforgiveness, and resentment.  One of [...]

There was a recent case in New York County regarding a change of custody petition filed by the child’s mother alleging that the father was not successfully completing the remote learning assignments for the parties’ son and he failed to log in and out properly during COVID. The mother filed for full custody and full [...]

            I absolutely love the theater.  As a way of celebrating this past Easter, after church I went to see Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway.   I loved the movie with Robin Williams and was curious to see it as a musical.  I was not disappointed.  It was extremely entertaining, funny and the actor who played Daniel [...]

Are you thinking of getting married or re-married?  When you fall in love and think you found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you often avoid talking about finances, monetary obligations and goals.  It may seem unromantic, but it is necessary.  If you are marrying for a second time, [...]

I subscribe to the Family Lawyer Magazine.  One of its features is a column, "What is the Best Advice That You Ever Received".  The magazine is printed quarterly, and in the fall section, they had a numbe of inciteful and interesting comments.   One lawyer commented that credibility is the most valuable asset.  He stated that [...]

Divorce is a very difficult time for a couple.  If there are children, it is even more difficult.  Many times, couples lose sight of the fact that it is a very difficult experience for their children as well.  During a divorce, spouses can become very engrossed in their own pain, anger, and worry.  It is [...]

There have been numerous studies by psychologists over the past 35 years regarding divorced children and the impact of custody, joint custody and shared parenting agreements.    As research the continued, there were different findings at different times.  There was a study conducted in 2007 which found that the importance of a child's adjustment depended on [...]

As COVID seems to be here to stay in its various forms (Delta, Omicron ) and at various times, the courts have been dealing with the impact with regard to custody cases.  Cases on how to handle vaccinations, care for children, and the treatment of COVID itself are being filed in court.  Covid has become [...]

When I prepare my blogs, I always look for interesting cases.  I recently found this name change case of interest not only because as I regularly file name change petitions for my clients, but I am also very familiar with a situation when a child or a mother or father on behalf of the child [...]

            So, you are in a relationship, and you decide to purchase property.  You think you are safe. You are not married, and you believe your significant other will have no claim to the real estate if you break up. You purchased it alone, or maybe you inherited it, or it was gifted to you.  [...]