Watch today's video blog where we discuss an unusual case divorce case in Kings County New York: Elliot S. Schlissel is a divorce attorney who has been representing clients in the Metropolitan New York area for more than 45 years. Elliot and his associates handle cases in all aspects of matrimonial law. He can be reached for consultation … [Read more...]
Mother Entitled To Sole Legal Custody of The Parties’ Children
Judge Richard Meyer sitting in the Family Court of Essex County was referred a case for determination with regard to cross applications of both the mother and father to determine permanent custody of the parties' children. Justice Meyer had ordered a forensic psychological evaluation of the family. He took this action to obtain information to … [Read more...]
Marriage Laws in Iraq
On today's video blog we are discussing the Marriage Laws in Iraq: Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney with more than 45 years of experience. He can be reached for consultation at 516-561-6645, 718-350-2802, 1-800-344-6431 or by email to schlissel.law@att.net. … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself Divorce: Is It Really A Good Idea?
On today's video blog we talk about how Do it Yourself Divorce's are a BAD idea: Elliot S. Schlissel is a divorce attorney with more than 45 years of experience. He represents clients in all areas of family law including child support, spousal maintenance, equitable distribution and custody and visitation issues. He can be reached for … [Read more...]
Billion Dollar Divorce
Harold Hamm, the Chief Executive and majority shareholder of Continental Resources, has been ordered to pay $1 billion dollars to his wife in a divorce settlement by a court in Oklahoma. It is estimated Harold is worth more than $18 billion dollars. Forbes magazine has named him as the 24th richest man in the United States. This $1 billion dollar … [Read more...]
Have High Divorce Rates Changed Marriage Attitudes?
Today, more and more Americans are either not marrying or marrying later in life. There are a variety of reasons which have had an impact on this trend. Among those reasons are adults having children outside of wedlock, high divorce rates, and women becoming more active in the workplace. The Pew Research Center has done an analysis of men's and … [Read more...]
Foreclosure Sale During A Divorce
Today's video blog we talk about how a court recently decided regarding a home in foreclosure during a divorce proceeding: Elliot S. Schlissel, Esq. can be reached at either 516-561-6645 or 718-350-2802, or by email to schlissel.law@att.net. … [Read more...]
Should You Get A Prenuptial Agreement
On today's video blog we address the question of whether you should get a prenuptial agreement before entering into a marriage: Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney. He can be reached at 1-800-344-6431 or by email at elliot@sdnylaw.com … [Read more...]
Criminal Court Order of Protection
On today's video blog we discuss criminal court orders of protection in New York: Elliot S. Schlissel is a family law attorney. He can be reached at 1-800-344-6431 or by email at schlissel.law@att.net … [Read more...]
Children Found to Be Abused and Thereafter Returned to The Parents
Judge Lillian Wan sitting in the Family Court in Kings County had a case before her brought by the Administration for Children's Services (hereinafter referred to as "ACS"). ACS alleged the parents had abused their child, Maria. A second action was also brought derivative of the first action claiming the sister had been abused too. Fact Finding … [Read more...]
