In 2015, the New York Legislature enacted new guidelines to calculate temporary and post-divorce maintenance. If you are a candidate for maintenance (spousal support), the guidelines may strongly impact your financial future. Temporary and post-divorce maintenance... In a custody dispute, judges do not wish to place a child in the position of having to openly “choose” between parents. However, where a child’s testimony is necessary, the child may be questioned by the judge with the child’s attorney present but in the absence of... When there is a change in marital status by reason of divorce or annulment, marital property is distributed “equitably,” in accordance with New York law (Domestic Relations Law §236 B.). However, property, which is classified as “separate” property of the other... It is easy to make a judge smile – just say the words, “Settled, Your Honor.” Contrary to popular opinion (and the content of TV lawyer programs), the main job of a judge is to resolve cases through settlement, not trial. Judges are principally engaged to assist... My first draft of this article consisted of a list of do-nots for divorcing spouses: Do not minimize the value of professional counseling. Do not give in to spite when considering the best interests of your child. Do not put your faith in pie-in-the-sky promises by an...