Parental alienation of children is now recognized by the Courts in New York to be detrimental to the best interest of children. When one parent alienates the children from another parent he or she is simply hurting the children. Each child has two parents and each of the parents adds to the quality of the human being the child will … [Read more...]
Joint Custody Unworkable
Acting Supreme Court Justice Neary, sitting in Westchester County, found that a one week on, one week off joint custody arrangement between a father and mother was unworkable. He also found that this arrangement was disruptive to the children's lives. Justice Neary ordered a hearing to determine who should receive custody of the children. In … [Read more...]
Mother’s Request to Relocate Her Child Denied
This past summer, Justice Falanga, a Supreme Court Judge sitting in Nassau County, made a ruling that despite a child’s wishes, the relocation of the child with the mother to Michigan was denied. The wife decided to relocate from New York to Michigan. She had residential custody of the parties’ children. The father brought a proceeding for custody … [Read more...]
Are Back Taxes Shared in a Divorce? Maybe Not!
This past summer, acting Supreme Court Judge Andrew A. Crecca, in the case of Maria C. vs. Dominick C., under Index No.: 04775/08, dealt with issues involving back taxes and equitable distribution in a divorce. The couple had been married in 1987. They had four children. The husband had a home improvement corporation and the wife was a secretary. … [Read more...]
Orders of Protection
When one party to a relationship appears in the Family Court and requests an order of protection, there is a tendency for judges to grant these requests. The initial order of protection, given on an ex parte basis (without the other party having his or her day in court), is called a temporary order of protection. Unfortunately for the fathers, a … [Read more...]
Judge Bars Wife From Home
Judge Bruno, a Supreme Court Justice sitting in Nassau County, has given a father exclusive occupancy of the marital residence. In New York, a judge can give one spouse exclusive use and occupancy of the marital residence during the pendency of a divorce case. In this case, the court found that the mother's occupancy in the house caused "domestic … [Read more...]
