The use of pre-nuptial agreements is becoming more widely accepted. People use pre-nuptial agreements often in second marriages or when the parties going into the marriage have unequal financial assets. Legally Binding Contracts A pre-nuptial agreement is a legally binding contract. However, it does not become legally binding until it is … [Read more...]
Custody, Child Support Parenting Time (Visitation)
Since both parents are parents, visitation has now been replaced with the term parenting time. Non-residential parenting time favors a very liberal parenting time schedule for the non-residential custodial parent. The minimum visitation time is every other weekend, every other holiday, access on Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, depending whether … [Read more...]
Class Action Against ACS Coercive tactics vs. Unlawful Home Searches
On February 21, 2024 a class action was brought against the Administration for Children Services (ACS). The allegations were that ACS has used widespread coercive tactics to enter and search thousands of families' homes on a yearly basis in violation of these families' rights under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Home … [Read more...]
Factors Of What Are Considered To Be In The Child’s Best Interests
In custody cases courts as a general standard refer to as the best interests of the child as a significant factor as to which parent should be the residential custodial parent of the child. Courts look into the existing relationship the child has with the parents and which parent has the child been living with. If the child has been living with … [Read more...]
5 FinTech Strategies for Regulatory Compliance
Financial Technology (FinTech) has revolutionized money management, from mobile banking and online lending to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Its rapid growth and widespread adoption have reshaped financial services, offering unprecedented convenience and efficiency. However, FinTech companies aren't without inherent risks. These include … [Read more...]
The Financial and Legal Implications of Divorce and Foreclosure
Divorce and foreclosure are significant life events that can bring considerable upheaval. They both represent a loss of stability, whether it's the end of a marriage or losing a home. Each situation carries substantial emotional and financial burdens, making it crucial to understand their full implications. Divorce and foreclosure impact personal, … [Read more...]
5 Legal Considerations for Same-Sex Divorce
Since the legalisation of same-sex marriage in many countries, the number of same-sex divorces has naturally increased as well. By definition, same-sex divorce refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage between two individuals of the same sex. Common reasons for it include incompatibility, lack of intimacy, infidelity, health, communication and … [Read more...]
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Strategies to Keep Your Home Secure Amid Divorce and Bankruptcy
Dealing with a divorce and facing bankruptcy at the same time can put enormous pressure on any family, especially when your home is at risk. This article, courtesy of the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo, provides straightforward tips and practical advice for those who find themselves in this tough situation. Whether it's understanding your legal … [Read more...]
No-Fault Divorce in New York
No-Fault divorce involves a divorce which can be obtained without either of the parties to the marriage having to allege or prove the other party has in some way, form or manner misbehaved. Almost all of the States in the United States today have some form of a no-fault divorce law on the books. The grounds for a no-fault divorce in the … [Read more...]
