Domestic Violence is a serious issue that requires awareness each and every month, not only in the month of October. If you or anyone you know is a victim of
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The Matrimonial and Family Law Group at Jaspan Schlesinger proudly joins the nation in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (“DVAM”). Once just a “Day of Unity” beginning in
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Contested child custody cases are among the most difficult cases set before a judicial system. This is largely because the attorneys and judges steering the proverbial “ship” are not mental
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One question almost every divorce attorney has received from their female client is, “When I can go back to using my maiden name?” Well, the answer is, once the final
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While New York State may slowly be “reopening,” New York courts continue to operate almost exclusively on a virtual basis. As a result, the Covid-19 Pandemic continues to impact the
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On May 7, 2020, a Bronx County Family Court Judge held that the Coronavirus pandemic in and of itself was no excuse for a parent to engage in self-help and
Last week we blogged generally regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and custody matters with the intent of providing our readers general tips and strategies for dealing with this unprecedented time. This
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Generally, there are three (3) grounds to modify a prior order of child support: (1) a showing of a substantial change in circumstances, (2) the passage of three (3) years
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We recently posted about a modification in child support obligations. In addition to child support, a person may also seek to modify their maintenance obligations or the amount of maintenance
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