Here’s one I hear a lot from my clients or their soon-to-be ex-spouses: “It’s too expensive to live on Long Island so I need full custody in order to move.” First off, tell me something I don’t already know. In fact, there’s a good chance that money issues were responsible for the couple sitting across from one another contemplating divorce …
One of the things you will frequently hear people on Long Island discuss when they’re contemplating divorce is whether or not they should hire that “big city attorney.” Even among Long Islanders, there’s a perception that Long Island is a series of Mayberry towns and that when something life changing occurs, like a health issue or divorce – that we …
Many times I have told my clients to view their situations in the following light: the law supersedes logic. With that said, let us examine an uncomfortable situation that brings a very hot topic into one’s household. Guns. As a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, I believe that everyone has the right to possess a firearm. But this issue …
Everyone wants to hire the best lawyer possible, particularly in a divorce case. If you’re thinking about getting a divorce and have sought the counsel of friends and family, I’m sure you’ve heard all sorts of recommendations for “the best divorce lawyer” on Long Island. The truth is that there is no such thing. Not even me.
Surviving the divorce and/or Family Court process is not easy. It is important to evaluate your entire life process. It is even more important to make sure you get good quality sleep that is consistent night after night. Your nutrition, eating properly, is very important and you may want to consult with your doctor about taking supplements. Daily exercise, if …
GENDER BIAS KILLS CHILD? By: Mace H. Greenfield In or about September 2003, I read about a Long Island Father, Brian Ramirez, suing the Nassau County Child Protective Services (CPS) for failing to protect his daughter. One year after his ex-wife ran off with their daughter, Mr. Ramirez reported to CPS the whereabouts of his missing ex-wife, that she smoked …
Fatherhood by Steven Cuadrado In the Middle East, we witness a region in turmoil as nations fight over an inheritance promised to them by their father Abraham. The Bible translates the meaning of the name Abraham as “the father of many nations.” Throughout ancient times, fathers were exalted, as their images were perceived to be that of a moral overseer, …
GENDER BIAS CONTINUES by: Mace H. Greenfield I am truly sick of the continued gender bias in the Courts of this State. When I was awarded sole custody of my daughter over 11 years ago (she was 3 years old then) in the State of Virginia, the Judge said to me: “Hey, Mr. New Yorker, if you were back in …
PATERNITY FRAUD August 24, 2004 In the summer of 2004, in a California Court case, a man filed in court to set aside the order of paternity and order of child support which were both on default against him five years earlier. The appellate court did set aside those orders, once paternity testing proved him not to be the father. …
Years ago, the big reason for gay marriage was health insurance, but today, you can obtain insurance for a live in partner through your employer. Today, many people wonder why heterosexuals want to get married. What reasons exist now for this new surge for gay marriage? Inheritance rights? You can write a will and leave anything and everything you have …
