New York Family Law Blog

Drug Tests in New York Custody Cases: A Family Law Perspective Divorce and child custody disputes are often emotionally charged and complicated by numerous competing factors. When substance use is part of the equation, the...

In New York custody cases, drug testing can be ordered by the court if there's evidence suggesting a parent's substance abuse might endanger the child. What happens when a party refuses the tests?...

What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation in which one parent attempts to damage, undermine or plainly destroy a child’s relationship with their other parent. There are...

What Are the Automatic Orders in a New York Divorce? The Automatic Orders are a set of legally binding restrictions and requirements that apply to both spouses immediately upon the commencement of a New York State divorce...

In New York, divorces can be categorized as contested or uncontested. An uncontested divorce involves mutual agreement on key issues, leading to quicker and less costly resolutions. Conversely, contested divorces arise from...