The Administration for Children's Services, hereinafter referred to as ("ACS"), brought a proceeding claiming that parents had neglected a one year old child. They claimed the parents were providing inadequate guardianship. They took the position the baby fell in the park and sustained an injury to his face. Despite the child being injured, ACS … [Read more...]
Mother’s Rights
Watch today's video blog on the topic of Mother's Rights: Elliot S. Schlissel is a divorce attorney representing clients for more than 45 years. He and his associates handle all aspects of family law, divorce litigation, and custody proceedings. He can be reached for consultation by calling 516-561-6645, 718-350-2802 or sending an email to … [Read more...]
Father Wants Children Returned to Poland: The Court Disagrees
Anetta and Cezari were both from Poland. They both came to the United States and were married in Brooklyn, New York in 2003. After they were married, they went back to live in Poland. They had two sons, K.G. who was born in 2004, and M.G. who was born in 2008. There were claims their relationship involved spousal abuse. Anetta Moves to New … [Read more...]
Co-Parenting and Parenting Plans
Watch today's video blog on the topic of Co-Parenting and Parenting Plans: Elliot S. Schlissel represents individuals in divorces, custody cases, child support proceedings and all other family related matters. He and his associates have more than 100 years of combined legal experience. Elliot can be reached for consultation at … [Read more...]
ACS’ Actions Reversed by Appeals Court: Mother Given Custody of Her Youngest Child
Adanna C. had four children. She had lost custody of the oldest three. After losing custody of her three children, she successfully completed counseling and parenting courses. Recently, an appeals court made a ruling returning her infant son to her custody. History of the Case In 2014, Adanna C. gave birth to a son. The Administration for … [Read more...]
Banks Agree to Eliminate Debts From Credit Reports After Bankruptcy Discharges
JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, two of the largest banks in the country have agreed to update credit reports of individuals who had owed them money to show the debts were discharged pursuant to bankruptcy proceedings. Federal Law requires once an individual files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is discharged from said bankruptcy that the bank … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Use Causes Mother To Lose Custody of Her Son
A mother in Kansas had been using medical marijuana to deal with Crohn's disease. The woman's name is Shona Banda. She had been using marijuana to treat the debilitating impact Crohn's disease was having on her life. Her son, age 11, was attending a school function dealing with the negative impact drug use can have on people's lives. During the … [Read more...]
Child’s Surname Changed To That Of Stepfather
In a proceeding before Judge James D'Auguste in the Civil Court of New York County, an application was made by the mother of a fifteen year old boy to change her son's surname to that of his stepfather. The mother had two younger children with the stepfather and sought to have all three children have the same last name. Biological Father in … [Read more...]
Suffolk County Enacts Domestic Violence Law
The County Legislature of Suffolk County has unanimously adopted a statute calling for risk assessment forms to help predict whether a domestic batterer will likely commit domestic violence again. The purpose of this statute is to aid victims who seek help from the police. This new statute will allow the police to make an assessment of the needs of … [Read more...]
Child Custody Orders
Child custody orders in New York are issued by the Supreme Court in divorce cases and the Family Court where petitions are brought for either child custody or visitation. When the court enters an order concerning custody and/or visitation the residential custodial parent needs to comply with these orders. Most custody orders contain detailed … [Read more...]
