Westchester Mat Law Blog
The Catholic Church: New Initiative for Annulments
One of the most basic tenets in Catholicism is the sacrament of marriage. In order for a marriage to be valid in the eyes of God, an authorized priest or deacon must marry Catholics...
What Is Constructive Emancipation For Child Support In New York?
In New York, parents are obligated to pay basic child support and add-on expenses for their child until the child turns 21, unless the child is “emancipated” before the child turns 21. New York...
Read MoreWhat Is The New York Child Relocation Law?
Custodial parents who want to relocate with their child/children may find it difficult to do so, especially if there is a provision in an Agreement or Court Order preventing the parent from moving with...
Read MoreWho Claims The Dependency Exemption On The Tax Return?
Who Gets The Dependency Exemption On The Tax Return? As parents negotiate child custody and support agreements they are faced with many decisions. The biggest decisions usually revolve around custody, visitation, and child support,...
Read MoreDon’t Forget College Planning During Divorce Negotiations
Depending on how old your children are at the time of your divorce, it can be easy to forget about the cost of college when negotiating child support in your divorce. The situation can...
Read MoreAn Introduction To Custody Forensic Evaluations
If you’re in the middle of a child custody case and have been ordered to participate in a forensic evaluation you probably have a lot of questions about the process. You may even be...
Read MoreRadio Interview – Business Leader Spotlight
Welcome to the Business Leader Spotlight Show I want to welcome everyone to the Business Leader Spotlight Show. This is Randy Van Ittersum your host for today. Today we have with us Jessica Ressler,...
Read MoreWhat Is A Parenting Plan?
During divorce proceedings, most parents have their children’s welfare at the forefront of their minds, but sometimes the emotions involved in divorce cases make it hard for parents to think objectively about the day-to-day...
Read MorePreparing For Your Initial Meeting With A Divorce Attorney
Consulting a divorce lawyer is never an easy task, but you can make it less stressful by coming to your initial consultation fully prepared. Knowing what to expect and bringing the proper documentation with...
Read MoreRetainer Agreements: What Are They? Do You Need One?
The term “retainer” is usually heard during discussions involving legal representation, but what is a retainer and why is it needed? A common misconception is that a retainer is a large sum of money...
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