New York Family Law Blog

Is New York a 50/50 Child Custody State? Child custody is a substantial component of divorce and family law.  States utilize varying approaches and presumptions in determining custody arrangements. Understanding child...

Who Keeps the Engagement Ring in New York? Ah, love is in the air! You’ve found your soulmate, and after careful consideration, you’ve decided to take the next step and propose. But as the excitement of your...

Without fail, a divorce is always a difficult process.  In New York, marital property is divided by way of “equitable distribution” – the law governing the division of assets and liabilities during divorce...

Mental Health Issues in New York Custody Cases Studies have shown that the presence of personality disorders, such as narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder, is associated with a significant...

As we begin 2023, New York’s No-Fault Divorce law (New York Domestic Relations Law §170(7)) can now call itself a “teenager.” With its passage in 2010, New York became the fiftieth and final state to enact a No-Fault...