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We blog about helping Long Island families to resolve conflicts in the most productive ways possible.

The Collaborative Divorce process makes anything possible if the two parties can agree.  Remember, you always want to have your attorney’s input and guidance in the decision making process. A Collaborative Divorce generally takes less time than a litigated settlement. The speediness of action is facilitated by openness, the sharing of information, and the desire […]

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Q 1. She Asks: Our marriage isn’t working, neither of us knows where to begin, and we don’t want to upset the children – but we’re not happy. Any suggestions? A 1. A good start is that you keep talking to each other and agree to find an arrangement that works for the entire family. […]

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One method of calculating child support in a divorce is provided by New York laws. Basic Child Support is calculated by a statutory (DRL §240[1-b]) formula in New York. The formula has complex aspects which must be explained by your attorney, but in essence, the non-residential parent (who we will call the “payor”) must pay […]

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