Vigilance By Parents If you or other members of your family are contacted by CPS with regard to an allegation of child abuse don't be surprised if the police eventually show up at your doorstep to investigate the same occurrence. The best way to deal with allegations, no matter how silly, of child abuse and child neglect is to immediately … [Read more...]
Child Abuse and Mandated Reporters – Part I
There are a number of mandated reporters of child abuse and/or neglect. There are many mandated reporters in New York who have legal obligations to report suspected and/or potential child abuse to Child Protective Services. Mandated reporters include doctors, nurses, school nurses, teachers, counselors, psychologists, police officers, and guidance … [Read more...]
Removal Of Children From Homes by Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services (CPS) investigates abuse and neglect complaints against parents. If they have reasonable belief children have either been neglected or abused mentally or physically, they may seek to have the children removed from the family's home. Family Court Proceeding Abuse and neglect proceedings are brought in the Family Court in … [Read more...]
Father Denied Sole Custody But Should Be Allowed Parenting Time With The Children
A father had brought an application to the Family Court seeking a modification of a custody order. Father and mother had initially stipulated the mother would have sole legal custody of the children and the father would have parenting time. Father thereafter brought a proceeding to change physical custody of the children from the mother to him. He … [Read more...]
VIDEO: A Billion Dollar Divorce
Watch today's video blog where we are discussing a Billion Dollar Divorce: Elliot S. Schlissel is a divorce attorney with more than 45 years experience representing clients in all aspects of matrimonial law. He prepares prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. Elliot can be reached for consultation at 516-561-6645, 718-350-2802 or by email … [Read more...]
Husband’s Down Payment to Purchase Home Considered Separate Property
In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the Third Department, an appeals court, has upheld a Supreme Court decision which found the down payment a husband used to purchase the marital residence was the husband's separate property. The Case The parties to a marriage purchased a home 5 months after they were married. At that time, the … [Read more...]
Parenting Plans
Parenting plans are a modern concept which are designed to allow both parents to have significant impact on their children's lives. Parenting plans are utilized in cases where the parents have joint custody of their children. Well drawn up parenting plans deal with major decisions concerning children's upbringing and in addition can have a positive … [Read more...]
Marriage and Divorce Attitudes of Americans
Watch today's video blog where we will be talking about the Marriage and Divorce Attitudes of Americans: Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney with more than 45 years of experience representing clients in all types of family law matters. He and his associates can be reached for consultation at 516-561-6645, 718-350-2802 or by email … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence in New York
Domestic violence refers to both physical abuse and mental abuse. It most often occurs when two people are involved in a social or personal relationship and/or are living together. In the State of New York, when domestic violence arises, Orders of Protection can be obtained either from the Criminal Courts or the Family Courts. Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
An Historical Perspective of Mother’s Custody Rights Concerning Their Children – Part II
Parenting Time The modern term for spending time with one's child or children is referred to as parenting time. The terms "custody" and "visitation" are considered outdated terminology. The theory is neither parent is visiting with their child or children. Each time when a parent spends time with his or her children, they are involved in parenting … [Read more...]
