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 I
Historically, courts favored giving custody of young children to mothers. There were several doctrines which were utilized as the basis to support giving mothers custody of young children. This doctrine was known as either the "tender years doctrine" or the "maternal preference doctrine". The basis for this legal theory favored giving mothers … [Read more...]
Obtaining An Order Of Protection
Orders of Protection exist to help individuals who are victims of domestic violence to protect themselves. Orders of Protection can be granted by a Criminal Court judge, a Family Court judge, or if there is a divorce matter pending, by a Supreme Court judge. Obtaining An Order of Protection To obtain an Order of Protection you must bring an … [Read more...]
Is Your Spouse Or Partner A Psychopath or Sociopath?
In the course of my almost 40 years of representing clients in matrimonials and family law cases, the issue of whether someone's significant other is a psychopath has come up on a variety of occasions. The purpose of this article is to shed some light as to whether you should consider your spouse or significant other to be a psychopath or … [Read more...]
Child Custody Lawyer – Part II
Custody Litigation Unfortunately, sometimes parents are unable to work out reasonable, amicable parenting arrangements out of court. When this happens, custody litigation ensues. Under the law in New York today, both parents technically have equal rights to custody of their children. Many parents who come into my office have the misconception … [Read more...]
Child Custody Lawyer – Part I
The birth of a child for most parents is a day of tremendous joy. Parenthood has both incredibly satisfying rewards as well as some very negative moments. Children who are caught up in custody litigation should be insulated from the battle. As an attorney who has been involved in child custody litigation for in excess of 35 years, I do everything … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Allows Wife To Challenge Attorney’s Fee Waiver in Prenuptial Agreement
In a case of first impression, an appeals court sitting in New York County, has allowed a non-monied spouse to bring a challenge to set aside what is a standard clause in most prenuptial agreements where each of the parties to the agreement waives claims to have the other party pay their attorney's fee. This Appellate Division (the appeals court) … [Read more...]
High Net Worth Divorces
On today's video blog we are talking about high net worth divorces and how to plan for your divorce: Elliot S. Schlissel is a divorce attorney representing clients in the Metropolitan New York area for more than 35 years. Elliot and his associates handle all aspects of matrimonial law including equitable distribution of assets, spousal … [Read more...]
