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  • 2024
    • December
      • To Stay Or Not To Stay In The House During Divorce
    • November
      • The Difficulties In Child Support Calculations Due To Alleged Cash Income And Loss Of Employment
      • Tips For Self-Employed Persons And Child Support Income Calculation
    • October
      • Differences & Similarities Between Divorce & Legal Separation
      • Does Equitable Distribution Mean Equal Distribution
    • September
      • Credibility During Divorce
      • What Can I Do When A Parent Refuses To Visit The Child
    • August
      • Divorce Behavior Matters: Don't Be The Bad One
      • What Makes A Pre-Nup Valid
    • July
      • Why Pro Se Divorce Is Not A Good Idea
      • 10 Tips To Surviving Divorce Cross-Examination
    • June
      • What If I Disagree With The Attorney For The Child
      • Which State Controls Child Support If The Mother And Father Live In Different States (The Basics)
    • May
      • Get Your QDRO Done
      • Domestic Violence and Address Confidentiality
    • April
      • The Problem With Online Divorce Document Preparation
      • Time To Start Planning Children's Summer Vacation Schedule If Separated or Divorced
    • March
      • The Difficulties Of Terminating Spousal Support Under DRL 248
      • Should I Seek A Divorce Based On Adultery
    • February
      • Divorce Issues Related To Extra-Curricular Activities
      • Less Expensive Divorce: Here's How
    • January
      • Does My Spouse Get Part Of My Business If We Divorce
      • Divorce or Family Court: Do I Need An Attorney If The Other Side Does Not Have An Attorney
  • 2023
    • December
      • What Are The Basic Parts Of A Contested Divorce
      • 10 Pre-Custody Planning Considerations
    • November
      • Pre-Divorce Financial Document List
      • Why Do I Need A Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDRO")
    • October
      • Parenting Schedule Repeatedly Violated: What Can I Do?
      • Does The Court Have To Follow The Recommendation Of The Child's Attorney
    • September
      • Divorce Law And Artificial Intelligence
      • After Major Back Surgery And Inability To Return To Work Father Still Has To Pay Child Support
    • August
      • How Do I Serve The Divorce Summons When I Don't Know Where My Ex-To-Be Is
      • Failure To Seek Custody Modification Prevented Complete Termination of Child Support
    • July
      • Divorce/Family Court Tip: How & When To Talk To The Judge During Your Conference
      • After Divorce Do I Go Back To Supreme or Family Court For Modification Or Enforcement
    • June
      • Divorce Separate Property Credit Requires Proof And/Or Testimony
      • Divorce Distribution Of Stock Options And Grants
    • May
      • Will My Child Support Be Reduced If I Lost My Job
      • Getting A Divorce And Mortgage Rates Are Too High For Buyout
    • April
      • 10 Strategies For The Non-Custodial Parent
      • Custodial Parent Things To Do And Not Do
    • March
      • Filing Joint or Married Separate Tax Return During Divorce Case
      • Should I Hire A Divorce Financial Planner
    • February
      • Marital Property vs. Separate Property In A Divorce: Part Four
      • Marital Property vs. Separate Property In A Divorce: Part Three
    • January
      • Marital Property vs. Separate Property In A Divorce: Part Two
      • Marital Property vs. Separate Property In A Divorce: Part One
  • 2022
    • December
      • Do I Have To Follow My Divorce Lawyer's Advice
      • How Do I Obtain Financial Disclosure In My Divorce Case
    • November
      • Will I Lose My Maintenance (Alimony) If I Live With Someone
      • During A Divorce Should I Move Out Of Our House
    • October
      • Are You The Father Or Not: When Can It Be Challenged
      • How Do We Change Our Child Support Or Custody Agreement
    • September
      • What Happens When There Is A Willful Violation Of Child Support Order
      • 20 Common Divorce Mistakes: What To Do And What To Avoid Doing
    • August
      • Which State Decides My Case
      • Order Of Protection: Criminal Court vs. Family Court
    • July
      • After Being Served With A Family Court Order Of Protection What Are The Options
      • Will My Spouse Pay My Divorce Lawyer's Fees
    • June
      • What Is Evidence In A Divorce Trial
      • Divorce QDROS Key Provisions
    • May
      • Changing Divorce Lawyers: What Happens Procedurally
      • Beyond Basic Child Support: What Are Add-Ons
    • April
      • Why Do I Have To Go To Family Court To See My Child
      • Downward Modification Of Child Support: What Does It Take
    • March
      • To Mediate Or Not
    • February
      • To Vaccinate Or Not: After Divorce, Parents Disagree & Court Is Petitioned
      • Why Are Some Cases Brought By Order To Show Cause
    • January
      • Babysitting For Sibling; How Old To Be Left Alone
      • What To Do When Child Refuses Visitation
  • 2021
    • December
      • Alert: New Law - Child Support For Disabled Child Up To Age 26
      • Advantages Of A Custody Settlement
    • November
      • Pet Custody After Divorce
      • Judge Suspends Visitation Unless Father Vaccinated Or Tested
    • October
      • Financial Advantages Of A Divorce Settlement
    • September
      • Does My Spouse's Business Have Value
    • August
      • Relocation Cases Are Still Difficult
      • Courts Are More Open, But...
    • June
      • Does Fault Matter Anymore In Divorce
    • April
      • Will I Receive Or Have To Pay The Other Side's Attorney's Fees
      • Vacation Schedule Issues And How To Avoid
    • March
      • Should I Have Child Support Adjusted When A Child Emancipates
    • February
      • Steven Kuhn, of Kuhn & Sandler, PLLC, has been selected to the 2021 NADC
      • The Role Of Expert Witnesses In Divorce Cases
      • Covid Vaccine Debate & Parenting Issues
    • January
      • As Covid Continues So Do Visitation Disputes
  • 2020
    • December
      • More Virtual Court Appearances
    • November
      • The Difficulties Of A Virtual Trial
      • Child Support & Maintenance Guidelines & Temporary Support Applications
    • October
      • Income Execution Issued By Attorney vs By Court
      • How To Obtain A Reduction In Child Support
    • September
      • Don't Lie Or Exaggerate On Your Statement Of Net Worth
    • August
      • Has Covid-19 Changed Parenting Roles
      • The Role Of The Attorney For The Children
    • July
      • Advantages/Disadvantages Of Virtual Court Appearances
      • Divorce In Suffolk County During Phase Three
    • June
      • More Thoughts On What Divorce/Family Court Are Like As Long Island Has Entered Phase Two
    • May
      • What Will Divorce And Family Court Be Like After Covid-19
      • Opting Out Of Child Support Modifications
    • April
      • CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS AFTER CORONA VIRUS JOB LOSS
      • CORONA VIRUS vs PARENTING ORDERS
      • Spring Weddings & Prenuptial Agreements
    • March
      • COVID-19 & Suffolk County Divorces & Family Court
    • February
      • Should My Spouse's Business Have A Forensic Evaluation
    • January
      • Will I Be Divorced In 2020
  • 2019
    • December
      • Christmas or Hanukkah Holiday Schedules For Divorcing Parents
    • November
      • Why Is My Divorce Taking So Long
      • Answers To Basic Common NY Divorce Law Questions
    • October
      • CPS WANTS TO TALK TO YOU
    • July
      • Who Gets Custody Of The Pet(s)
    • June
      • The Role of the Attorney For The Child
    • April
      • Tax Law Change For Spousal Support
    • March
      • How To Select Your Divorce Attorney
  • 2018
    • November
      • Do I Need A Trial Date
    • July
      • Is There Child Support With Equal Shared Custody
    • June
      • Steps For Men Facing Divorce
    • May
      • Shared Custody And Child Support
      • Custody Trials: The Good, Bad & Ugly
    • March
      • Why You Should Retain A Divorce Attorney
    • February
      • What Happens When a Judge Meets with a Child During an "In Camera" Interview
    • January
      • Should I Have My Spouse's Business Evaluated
  • 2017
    • December
      • Happy New Year
    • November
      • What Happens When You Default In A Divorce Case
    • October
      • Do I Need A Lawyer In Family Court
    • September
      • Fighting Against Parental Alienation
    • August
      • Cheepo Divorce: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
      • The Importance Of Your Statement Of Net Worth In Divorce
    • July
      • Should I Follow My Divorce Lawyer's Advice
      • What Are Your Options When You Get A Court Order You Don't Like
    • June
      • Working Productively With Your Divorce Attorney
    • May
      • Attorney Steven P. Kuhn Selected for AIOFLA's 10 Best in New York for Client Satisfaction in Family Law
      • Why You Need An Experienced Divorce Attorney
      • Summer Vacation Planing During A Divorce
    • April
      • Preparing For Your 4-Way Divorce Settlement Conference
    • March
      • To Settle Or Not: That Is The Divorce Question
      • Should I Move Out Of My House During My Divorce
      • Social Media & Your Divorce
    • February
      • How to Minimize the Impact of Divorce on Children
      • How Drug Abuse Allegations Can Affect Child Custody
    • January
      • Child Support Recipient Does Not Have To Account For Spending
      • Drug & Alcohol Testing And Affect On Parenting Time
  • 2016
    • December
      • Divorce At This Time Of Year
    • November
      • Child Custody and Differences in Location
    • October
      • How to Rebuild Your Life After Going Through Divorce
    • September
      • Basic NY Child Support Refresher
    • August
      • Summer Fun WIth Your Children
    • July
      • How Should You Negotiate Finances In A Divorce
    • June
      • Happy Father's Day
      • Is There An Average Age For Divorce
      • Active vs Passive Divorce Judges
    • May
      • Hurricane Sandy House Case
      • Your Marriage Was Not A Failure
    • April
      • Advantages/Disadvantages Of Using The Child Support Enforcement Bureau
      • Is One Parent "Better" Than The Other Parent?
      • Child Support Record Keeping Tips
    • March
      • What Not To Do During Custody Forensics
      • Daughter Has Child Out of Wedlock And Her Father Still Has To Pay Child Support
      • Who Pays Educational & Extracurricular Activity Expenses
    • February
      • New Formula For Maintenance Has Begun
      • Support Check With Offensive Memo Violated Order Of Protection
    • January
      • Extension Of Order Of Protection
  • 2015
    • December
      • Holiday Wishes
      • Is It A Good Deal FOR YOU
      • Everybody Has A Cell Phone
    • November
      • Making The Holidays Less Stressful
      • What Is The Interest Rate On Judgments
      • I Was Served With A Divorce Summons What Should I Do
    • October
      • Paying Attention To Your Judge
      • Is Enhanced Earning Capacity Dead In New York Divorce Cases?
      • Sweeping Divorce Maintenance Law Changes To Arrive in October
    • September
      • Orders Of Protection Must Be Obeyed
      • Reminders To Include In Custody Agreements
      • Ending Divorce Maintenance Due To Cohabitation
    • August
      • Why Delaying A Divorce May Not Be A Good Idea
      • The Divorce Courts Can't Fix Everything
    • July
      • Same-Sex Couples Receive Right to Marry in All 50 States
      • Are Celebrity Divorces Different
      • Should I File For A Divorce
    • June
      • Child Support Modification: Be Careful What You Wish For
      • Who Keeps The Engagement Ring
      • Do I Need A Lawyer If We Use A Divorce Mediator
    • May
      • What Are Your Post-Divorce Goals
      • What Happens When An Order To Show Cause Is Filed With The Court
      • How To Choose Your Divorce Attorney
    • April
      • How Is College Paid For After Divorce
      • Child Support On Combined Income Over $141,000
    • March
      • Inmate Father Granted Visitation Where Mother Interfered With Relationship
      • Should I File For Divorce
      • Does Going To Trial Help
    • February
      • Advantages & Disadvantages Of Jointly Owning The House After Divorce
      • Is An Appeal Of An Order Of Protection Moot If The Order Has Expired
      • How To Resolve Orders Of Protection From The Family Court
    • January
      • Children's Birthdays: To Divide The Day Or Not
      • Are There Winners After Trial
      • Seven Divorce New Year's Resolutions
  • 2014
    • December
      • Parenting Schedules Are Not Always Traditional
      • Resolve Your Holiday Parenting Schedules In Advance
    • November
      • Divorce Plaintiff or Defendant: Does It Matter
      • How Do I And Must I Change My Name After Divorce
      • Maintaining Your Privacy During A Divorce
    • October
      • Should I Choose A Divorce Lawyer Based On The Hourly Rate
      • Should You Move Out Of The House
      • Enforcing Non-Support Obligations After Divorce
    • September
      • Service Of Process By Facebook Allowed
      • My Child Refuses To Visit The Other Parent
    • August
      • Myths About Divorce
    • July
      • My Wife Earns More Than I Do: What Rights Do I Have
      • Does Your Claim Pass The Smell Test?
      • Divorce Issues For Older Couples
    • June
      • How Much Is Our House Worth?
      • Father's Day & Father's Rights
      • Death During A Divorce: What Happens
    • May
      • Why If Your Spouse Has An Inexperienced Attorney Can Cost You
      • Custody Rights With Same Sex Couples
      • The Importance of the Statement of Net Worth In Matrimonial Cases
    • April
      • What Can Happen If You Don't Comply With Discovery Demands In Your Divorce Case
      • Wife So Interfered With Husband's Career That She Received Lower Percentage
      • Managing Your Legal Fees During Your Divorce
    • March
      • Does Adultery Still Matter In A Divorce?
      • Delaying Filing For A Divorce May Cause Harm If You Don't Have A Signed Agreement
      • Who Gets The Pet(s)
    • February
      • Should You Follow Your Lawyer's Advice?
      • My Husband Does Not Report All Of His Income - What Do I Do?
      • Paying For College Room & Board and Child Support Credit
    • January
      • What Happens At Your First Divorce Court Conference
      • Father's Attempt To Conceal Income With Improper Deductions Fails
      • Husband Ordered To Pay Wife's Legal Fees Because Of His Misconduct
  • 2013
    • December
      • Readers Send In Requests For Future Matrimonial Blog Topics
      • Planning To Finish Your Divorce In 2014
      • Special Concerns For Divorcing Senior Citizens
    • November
      • How To Navigate The End Of The Year Holidays For Separated Parents
      • Lawyer Mother Loses Custody For Taking NJ Job Without Looking In NY
      • What Can I Do When My Child Refuses To Visit - Part Two
    • October
      • What Can I Do When My Child Refuses To Visit - Part One
      • Divorce Sting: FBI Arrests 2 Rabbis And Eight Others
      • Mother Receives Permission To Relocate With 10 Year Old Child From NY To Mississippi
      • How Long Will My Divorce Take?
    • September
      • Death During A Divorce Case: What Happens
      • Dating While Divorcing: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
      • Why Is There So Much Variation Between Judges In Divorce Cases
    • August
      • What Can I Do When Temporary Child Support and Maintenance Is Not Paid?
      • The Value Of Ending Your Divorce Case
      • Ten Things To Do or Not To Do In The Divorce Courtroom
    • July
      • Prenuptial Agreement Not Valid Due To Overreaching & Unconscionable Execution
      • Sole Custodial Parent In Unusual Case Pays Child Support
      • The Importance Of Holiday Schedules
    • June
      • Wasting Separate Property Can Still Cost You More Money
      • Dirty Divorce Tricks Lead To Sanctions & Attorney's Fees
      • The Cheapest Divorce Attorney Is Usually Not The One To Retain
    • May
      • Summer Parenting Schedule - How Many Weeks
      • What Happens If You Ignore A Divorce Summons
      • Alternatives To Personal Service Of Divorce Summons
    • April
      • Should I Hire A New Attorney?
      • Why Do Settlements Fail or Succeed?
    • March
      • Is My Settlement Good Enough?
      • Name Change After Divorce
      • Should I Settle My Divorce Case
    • February
      • Mother Prohibited From Posting On Facebook About Child
      • Navigating the Law Guardian (Attorney For The Child)
      • Mother Who Is Owed Child Support Made To Pay Father For Bankruptcy Violation
    • January
      • Husband Ordered To Pay Off Mortgage In The Middle Of The Divorce Case
      • Recording Arguments With Your Spouse
      • Are Results Predictable In A Divorce Case
  • 2012
    • December
      • My Spouse Is Hiding Assets, What Can I Do
      • Divorce Deposition Preparation
      • Financial Discovery Summarized In A Divorce Case
    • November
      • A Closer Look At Kuhn & Sandler, PLLC
      • Special Needs Children Raise Extra issues For Divorcing Parents
      • Privacy of Emails
      • Hurricane Sandy & Divorce
    • October
      • Shared Parenting: How Does It Work
      • Pre-Nuptial Agreement Not Valid For Several Reasons
      • Child Gets Order of Protection Against Mom's Boyfriend
    • September
      • Custody Relocation: Part Two - How To Prevent Relocation
      • How To Win a Relocation Custody Case | Custody Relocation (Part One)
      • Pension QDRO or Buyout Which Is Best
    • August
      • Family Court Judge Resigns After Admitting Sexual Contact 40 Years Ago With His Niece
      • Attorney's Fees: Granted or Denied
      • Supervised Visitation
    • July
      • Judge Censured For Attending Illegal Poker Game
    • June
      • Order Of Protection - Abuse of Process
      • Father's Rights - Child Support
      • Father's Rights - Custody
    • May
      • Life Insurance: How Much Is Necessary For Support Obligations?
      • Planning Ahead If You Are Thinking About A Divorce
    • April
      • Handling High Net Worth Divorce Cases
      • Defending Against A Child Support Enforcement Proceeding Part Two
      • Defending Against A Child Support Enforcement Proceeding Part One
    • March
      • Enforcing Child Support Orders Part Two
      • Enforcing Child Support Orders Part One
      • Law Firm Disqualified After Hiring Retired Judge Who Handled The Case
    • February
      • "Thirst For Litigation" Causes $60,000 Sanctions & Costs
      • Madoff Worthless Account And Impact On Prior Divorce Settlement
      • No-Fault Divorce, Can It Be Contested?
    • January
      • When Does Separate Property Become Marital Property
      • Family Court or Supreme Court Which Court Hears My Case
  • 2011
    • December
      • Divorce And The Holidays
      • Perils of Emails, Voice Messages, Texts & Online Posts
    • November
      • Analyzing Whether To Keep Your Home
      • Domestic Violence New Law Providing Address Confidentiality
      • College Selection & The SUNY Cap
    • October
      • Why You Should Hire An Experienced Divorce Attorney
      • Father's Rights
      • Proving Income From A Cash Business
    • September
      • Orders Of Protection Sword or Shield
      • Affordable Divorce: What To Do
    • August
      • How Do I Get My Share Of The Pension
    • July
      • How Do I Get A Child Support Increase
      • What Financial Records Will My Lawyer Need
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