In New York’s family courts, child support enforcement is a serious matter, particularly when one parent repeatedly fails to comply with their obligations. But what happens when the amount owed depends not only on payment history, but also on how a settlement agreement is punctuated? A recent decision from a…
In New York family law matters, stipulations of settlement incorporated into divorce judgments are treated with the same force and effect as contracts. The courts typically uphold these agreements unless a party can demonstrate ambiguity, fraud, or a substantial change in circumstances. A recent decision issued in a New York…
In New York’s family court, missing a single procedural step can mean the difference between having your voice heard and having your objections dismissed outright. This is especially true in child and spousal support matters, where orders for payment are legally binding and strictly enforced. When a party fails to…
In New York divorce proceedings, a properly executed stipulation of settlement can carry significant weight in determining the financial and custodial obligations of the parties. Specifically, once they are incorporated into a judgment of divorce, such agreements are treated as enforceable contracts, and courts will generally uphold them absent evidence…
Divorce and marital separation agreements are often legally binding contracts that courts are reluctant to set aside without strong justification. However, disputes can arise when one party later challenges the fairness of an agreement, particularly in cases involving financial disclosures, legal representation, and claims of unconscionability. A recent decision issued…
Divorce cases are often fraught with emotional and legal complexities, but some disputes extend beyond custody and asset division, raising ethical and professional concerns that can impact the very foundation of the legal process. When an attorney’s representation is called into question, courts must weigh a party’s right to legal…
Few legal battles are as emotionally charged as international child custody disputes. When one parent relocates a child to another country without the other parent’s consent, it raises serious legal and ethical concerns. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction exists to prevent wrongful removals and ensure that…
Ending a marriage can greatly impact people not only emotionally but also financially. As such, it is not surprising that people often want to resolve the financial disputes that arise in divorce proceedings as expeditiously as possible. Generally, however, the courts will not bifurcate spousal support and divorce claims to…
Prenuptial agreements are designed to provide clarity and safeguard individual assets in the event of a marriage dissolution. However, disputes often arise regarding their validity, as demonstrated in a recent New York case in which the court determined that a trial was needed to determine whether a prenuptial agreement should…
In New York, child support determinations typically require courts to evaluate each parent’s financial circumstances and apply statutory guidelines. Notably, in doing so, the courts will generally regard documentary evidence regarding income over uncorroborated testimony, as demonstrated in a recent New York ruling issued in a child support case. If…