For many people, alcohol is an ever-present substance in their lives. From after-work drinks to power lunches to backyard BBQs to wine with dinner, alcohol is, for all intents and purposes, “normalized.” However, despite that, alcohol is still a major contributing...

In most cases, when the New York family courts make custody arrangements, they then leave it up to the parents to decide with whom the child will spend time, and how much time each extended family member will get with the child. However, what happens when the courts...

Custody disputes are a difficult situation for all family members. Parents are usually concerned about what their role may be in the child’s life going forward. For anyone going through the process, it can be useful to understand the expected court process.  The...

Divorce can be hard for everyone involved, especially children. Kids of divorce are often forced to transition from a traditional family living situation to a sole-custody or joint-custody arrangement. Not only is it a major adjustment, but the change can affect...

When they make the difficult decision to divorce, the concerns of many parents fall to the custody and care of their children. In order to ensure the best possible arrangement for their kids, it is important for New York parents to understand the types of custody in...

Child custody hearings can be quite stressful for parents. This is especially true if you have a contentious relationship with your former spouse, who may wish to fight you for primary custody or attempt to set rigid visitation terms. Being properly prepared is your...

Divorce does not eliminate a child's wishes to spend time with certain family members at certain locations, especially during the holidays. These wishes have special meaning and may be part of the stress a family suffers during divorce. For legal and parenting...