In a case before Supreme Court Justice Janowitz, sitting in Nassau County, grandparents brought a proceeding seeking visitation with regard to their three grandchildren. The children’s parents asked Judge Janowitz to dismiss the case. They claimed the grandparents lacked standing to bring this proceeding. The grandparents' petition argued that … [Read more...]
Spousal Maintenance Award is Fair
Justice Janowitz, sitting in the Supreme Court located in Nassau County, New York, recently made a decision in the case of Jill G. vs. Jeffery G, 202923-10 (March 18th). The wife in this case claimed that the temporary, non-taxable maintenance payments she was receiving were inadequate. The wife was receiving $10,783 per month. This award was … [Read more...]
“Parenting Plan” Not A Substitute For A Separation Agreement
The State of New York has a very narrowly defined requirements regarding what needs to be in a separation agreement and how it is executed. In late 2009 the Appellate Division for the Fourth Department (an upstate appeals court) held that a separated couple's agreement which dealt with terms of custody and visitation for their three children did … [Read more...]
Ridiculous New York Divorce Law Promotes Dishonesty
On December 24, 2009, Judge Matthew F. Cooper, sitting in th Supreme Court of New York County, rendered a decision on the case of Davis v. Davis, 89 N.Y.S.2d 611, 2009 WL 3863026, 2009 NY Slip Op 08579. Mr. Davis brought an action for a non-contested divorce, claiming his wife constructively abandoned him. This means she had no sex with him for a … [Read more...]
Father’s Rights Attorneys
There is a growing feeling among fathers who deal with the Family Courts and the Supreme Courts in the State of New York on matrimonial and family law matters that they are being treated unfairly. The law in the State of New York says that fathers and mothers have equal rights to custody. There is no presumption that mothers should receive custody … [Read more...]
Nassau Family Court, An Embarrassment
Nassau County is one of the richest counties in the United States. The Family Court in Nassau County is located at 1200 Old Country Road, Westbury, New York 11590. The judges, court officers, administrators, clerks, attorneys and litigants are all presented with difficult situations. The courthouse is totally inadequate to serve as a location for … [Read more...]
Britney Spears, Annulment, and Mental Illness in New York
In an effort to discuss the laws relating to having a marriage annulled in New York, it is worthwhile to bring up Britney Spears' petition to annul her marriage signed just hours after her Las Vegas marriage. The couple tied the knot in a Las Vegas chapel Saturday morning, January 3, 2004 at 5 AM. She signed a petition to have the marriage annulled … [Read more...]
Fathers’ Rights – Video and Website
In addition to his wide-ranging experience in most major areas of law in general, and his extensive experience in Matrimonial and Family law in particular, Mr. Schlissel has a particular expertise representing fathers in child custody matters. Feel free to browse his Father's Rights website for more information about that, or contact the office … [Read more...]
N.Y. Validates License-less Religious Marriages But Not N.J., Unless…
Prof. Howard M. Friedman, at the Religion Clause blog, has posted another very interesting case relating to New York Domestic Relations Law. He reported on the case of Matter of Farraj, decided by the Surrogate's Court in Kings County last week. In that case, Rabaa M. Hanash, the decedent Daoud Farraj's wife, petitioned the court for an accounting … [Read more...]
