Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, is getting divorced from his wife. The Bezos' seek to avoid fighting, arguing, anguish and other problems associated with a nasty, drawn out legal battle in a divorce. Is there a right way to get divorced and a wrong way? Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie are trying to do divorce the right way. So what … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July 2019
Judge Finds Child’s Best Interests Are Served By Mother Being Allowed To Relocate
In a case before Judge Aija Tingling ,who sits in the Family Court of New York County, a mother brought a petition seeking to relocate with her child. The father opposed the mother's application. The mother claimed she was hoping to relocate to Miami, Florida. She claimed her family resided there. The father convinced her initially to stay and … [Read more...]
The International Child Abduction Remedies Act Under the Hague Convention
Proceedings under the International Child Abduction Remedies Act Hague Convention (hereinafter referred to as: “ICARA”) and ICARA are not the same as child custody cases. Applications under the Hague Convention and the ICARA are to force the return of a child to his or her “country of habitual residence”. The purpose is to allow the courts of … [Read more...]
Social Security, Workmen’s Compensation and Disability Payment Considered in Spousal Maintenance Award
In a case before Justice Richard Dallinger, who sits in Supreme Court in Monroe County New York, the husband sought to have a social security, disability and workmen’s compensation benefits declared separate property under the New York Domestic Relations Law. He claimed these payments should not be considered income for purposes of giving his wife … [Read more...]
Application for Order of Protection Dismissed: Petitioner Failed to Move Forward with Prosecution
In a recent case before Judge John Hunt, who sits in the Family Court in Queens County, applications for orders of protection were initiated. Judge John Hunt found the parties had been involved in an intimate relationship. They had one child together. Each of the parties had filed many petitions for orders of protection against each other over a … [Read more...]
Divorce Settlement Agreements
Settlement agreements in divorce cases tend to be long and detailed. These agreements cover issues involving child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, the division of property, how much time each parent spends with the children, who pays for college and various other issues. It is important that the language in the agreement is clear and … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays from The Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo, LLP
We pause to look back on the past year with its blessings and accomplishments, and we look forward to the new year and opportunities ahead. We are grateful for the trust you have placed in us, and we wish you a joyful holiday season. … [Read more...]
Man Granted Motion to Seal His 2006 Conviction
Neider brought a proceeding to seal his 2006 misdemeanor conviction for criminal possession of a weapon. In his application he stated he was not convicted of any further offenses. He became eligible under the sealing statute New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.59 to have his record sealed. Neider claimed he was a law-abiding citizen. He had … [Read more...]
Foreclosure Lawsuit Dismissed
This case involved a mortgagor by the name of Ramirez. Ramirez brought a summary judgment motion seeking a dismissal of the residential foreclosure lawsuit against him. He also sought cancellation and discharge of the mortgage. CitiMortgage, the mortgage holder, cross-moved for summary judgment. They sought to strike Ramirez's answer and … [Read more...]
