New York Family Law Blog

How to Keep Personal Information Private in a Divorce? A very common concern in any family law or divorce case is a party’s desire to keep their address confidential. Domestic Relations Law § 254 speaks to these...

Parents are obligated to financially support their children until the child reaches age 21 or is otherwise emancipated.  Grounds for emancipation prior to the child reaching age 21 include: Marriage (provided that the child...

The Law Office of Louis Sternberg is proud to announce that Louis Sternberg has been voted Second Place in the Best Divorce Attorney on Long Island category and also Second Place in the Best Lawyer on Long Island category in...

How does the wife go back to the use of her maiden name after the divorce? Divorce is a significant life event that often prompts individuals to reassess various aspects of their lives, including their identity. One aspect...

In New York State, divorce actions are heard by the Supreme Court.  The term “venue” refers to the county in which the divorce will be heard. CPLR 503 says that the divorce can be brought in the county in which either...