Category Archives: Child Custody

Collaborative Divorce: A Forum to Resolve Conflict Without Being Adversarial

By Harry Grabarz, Ph.D. After years of trying to make the relationship work, you know that it is time to move on.  You decide that you have had enough yelling and screaming; enough feeling invisible to your partner.  You try … Continue reading

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How Is Child Support Calculated in New York?

By Charles McEvily, Esq. Basic Child Support is calculated by a statutory (DRL section 240 1-b) formula in New York.  The formula has complex aspects which must be explained by your attorney, but in essence, the non-custodial or non-residential parent … Continue reading

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Thinking Outside The Box

By Lloyd M. Friedland, Esq.,  Librett, Friedland & Lieberman, L.L.P. When parties divorce, they oftentimes think that their troubles are over.  What they really may find out is that their troubles might just be starting. Without proper planning and coordination, … Continue reading

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