Developing a Fair Parenting Time Schedule
If you have children and decide to separate or divorce, it will affect your kids. That doesn’t mean it is a bad
Who Gets Custody of Pets in Divorce in New York?
There is no shortage of pet lovers who consider their pets as part of their family. According to one article, 76% of
Do You Believe in the Myth of the Perfect Happy Family?
I recently read an article entitled “What Becoming a Parent Really Does to Your Happiness.” It discusses research done on the impact
How Grandparents Can Help Pay for Their Grandkids College
When older adults start planning for their later years, they often want to help family members while they are alive rather than
Lessons from the LGBTQ Bench Book for the Judiciary
It is not unusual for LGBTQ concerns to arise in family law matters. In the not too distant past, same-sex couples could
New York Extends Child Support for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
New York recently expanded the child support obligation of parents of developmentally disabled adults. Prior to the new law, child support payments
How to Deal with Slacker Siblings When Caring for Aging Parents
A common problem with family caregiving is that often the burden is not shared equally among family members. One person does all
Are You Guilty of Stereotyping Older Adults?
A recent article in Harvard Business Review discussed the need for organizations to rethink their messaging to older populations. Older adults are
Bias Against Divorced Dads and Daughters
The legal system has come a long way toward treating fathers more fairly when it comes to custody and visitation arrangements. While
Can Medicaid Recover Money from a Recipient’s Estate?
Medicaid is a State and Federal program that helps individuals pay for medical services such as home, hospital and nursing home care.