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What is a legal separation? A legal separation occurs when a couple decides to live apart, but do not want to divorce officially. Simply put, it is an alternative to filing for divorce. It is a d...
If you do not want to divorce your spouse, but you want to live apart, then you can go for a legal separation. During separation, you will be required to fill an agreement, called a separation ag...
If you live in the state of New York and thinking about adoption, you need to seek out the advice of an attorney. Adoption is a very serious step in a person's life. You will need to know everyth...
The common misconception regarding annulment is the time frame in which it can be used as grounds for ending a marriage. Many people believe annulment cannot be used as a way of ending their marr...
Whether you experienced an easy divorce process in which you and your ex were both civil and worked together in the best interest of your kids or not, the end of a child custody agreement is a ha...
Child visitation is one of the most important areas of law. Helping a parent establish a meaningful relationship with their child is a critically important part of a lawyer's work. At Spodek Law...
The assistance of a capable lawyer can do so much for individuals who are in the middle of certain types of life situations. If you're looking for an attorney who has extensive experience with th...
The division of assets and debts in marriage dissolution proceedings represents one of the most emotionally challenging and legally arduous aspects of a divorce case. For this reason, if you are...
New York Family law deals with some family issues including marriage (prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements), adoption, stalking, protective orders, and divorce. Divorce is a complicated process...
The role of a father in a child’s life is fundamental. This is even more critical if the parents of the child are unmarried. Unmarried fathers do not have to be worried about being involved in th...
Adopting children from outside the United States, or International Adoption, requires a legal process which must be followed in accordance with The Hague Convention on the Protection of Children...
When a person ages, is in an accident or has mental problems they are often unable to properly care for themselves. New York covers this possibility with Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene L...
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