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Published on: August 9, 2012

Court Strives to Maintain Child’s Relationships with Both Parents

by Stephen Bilkis

Whenever a couple faces a divorce, they must also face custody decisions that involve the children of the marriage. The love that a parent has for their child is the greatest love that exists on this planet. To require that the time that they spend with that child be split with another person is heart wrenching.A New York Family Lawyer said this is especially true if the child is very small. It is not natural for a parent to spend time away from their child. Emotions run high and people who at one time loved one another enough to create a child, become mortal enemies in the quest to have all of the time that they can get with that child. Child custody disputes change people forever.

The court system of New York recognizes this problem. They strive to ensure that the welfare and security of the child is the most important consideration. The court appoints an attorney for the child or children that serves as a buffer for the children and the court. This attorney listens to the child and addresses his or her concerns during the custody hearing. It is the objective of the court to ensure that the children are considered. If the parent that the child is spending most of the time with is not given primary custody, it can have devastating effects on the psyche of the child. A New York Criminal Lawyer said that toward this goal, the court strives to create an environment where the child’s life and lifestyle is altered as little as possible by the decision of their parents to obtain a divorce.

The court system also strives to ensure that the child is encouraged to maintain a nurturing relationship with the non-custodial parent as well. Studies in recent years have demonstrated that children who are not allowed to foster a nurturing relationship with both parents whether divorced or not, do not have the benefits that are afforded to other children. When one parent is so bitter toward the other parent that they wage war on them through the children, the courts of New York will step in to remove custody from that parent. In the courts of New York, the custodial parent is entrusted with the difficult task of acting like an adult when it comes to handling the relationships of the child and the other parent. It is a sorry affair when a parent attempts to turn the child against the other parent in a divorce. A Long Island Family Lawyer divorce is an action that is taken by the parents usually based only on the relationship that the parents have with each other.

Published on: October 25, 2011

Robin Givens and Mike Tyson had an interesting divorce

by Stephen Bilkis

Robin Givens and Mike Tyson are matched against each other in a fight which is bound to end up in a Knockout… probably with Tyson taking the blows and winding up on the canvas.

With visitation and child custody in the balance, you should hire a New York Family Lawyer when confronted by a divorce. An attorney with knowledge and experience is your best way to achieve the goals you need to reach in these troubled waters..

After months of fighting and slinging claims back and forth, they both filed for divorce. Tyson countersued Givens after she filed in court. She claimed that he beat her and made her life unbearable while he blamed the mother-in-law, Ruth Roper for many of the problems. He says that Roper lied to him about Robin being pregnant to force him into marriage. He also said that both his wife and her mother had tried to keep him away from his old friends in Manhattan and Suffolk County, particularly his Black friends.

Published on: October 10, 2011

Gay Ex-Governor’s Divorce Trial Is On

by Stephen Bilkis

Gov. McGreevey and his estranged wife have started to move towards their divorce by entering court. This comes after many months of chaos and public scrutiny. There is no word of a settlement so far as the Judge, Karen Cassidy, hears arguments about the custody of the McGreevey’s daughter who is in Kingergarten.

The couple has been arguing over custody and money for the past few months.

Dina Matos McGreevey, 41, is asking for $600,000 for injury sustained because her husband had to resign in disgrace after admitting he was gay and had an affair with a male staffer who says he was harassed and was not a willing sex partner of the governor’s. If this situation happened in Brooklyn and Manhattan it would be wise to consult with a NY Family Lawyer.

Published on: September 26, 2011

Paul McCartney’s Wife Acting As Own Lawyer-Don’t Imitate Her, Get A New York Divorce Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

Miss Mills is ending her two year relationship for financial reasons, or so it seems. The x-Beatle has been able to hold her off and avoid the long and winding road which will lead to a big pay day for Heather. Paul believes in yesterday. She is thought to have received only a relatively small interim payment. Child abuse and neglect are not at issue here so, no order of protection has been put into effect. Being her own council will enable Mills to question McCartney. This should be very interesting and throw off some high powered fire works.

New York City Family Lawyers as well as those in Manhattan handle these high profile divorces all the time. McCartney seems to be in this situation every few years. Fortunately for him the royalties keep coming in so he can afford the alimony and legal fees.

The firm of Stephen Bilkis & Associates with convenient locations thorughout the Metropolitan Area, including servicing Greenwich Village, can be of invaluable assistance to you if you find yourself a party to a case. Facing the Court without professional representation could lead to disastrous results. If you are embroiled in a family dispute like divorce, it is very important to consult with N.Y. Family Lawyer. He will explain the issues of visitation, joint custody and full custody which will likely be involved. A well qualified attorney increases the chances of your coming to a fair resolution to the difficulties you and your family are facing.

Published on: September 13, 2011

Divorce doesn’t have to Mean Refinancing

by Stephen Bilkis

Many divorced home owners find it very difficult to remove their name from their mortgage agreement. After buying out the equity stake in the house, the only option that many people have is to refinance according to a New York Family Lawyer. There is however, a much easier option that can help you to avoid the costs and difficulties with refinancing.

Refinancing can actually cost as much as 3-6% of the outstanding balance on the loan. There is however an easy way to avoid this cost. That’s to ask your lender to remove the other partners name from the loan which will leave the loan in only your name. Manhattan and Queens lawyers try to make their services affordable for clients who may not be millionaires.

While this sounds very easy, it’s not actually something that is possible with all lenders. This is known as a release of liability and normally they will need to do a separate credit check on both parties at the time of taking out the loan. They will also normally require both people to agree the changes which could be difficult in some divorces.

Published on: August 17, 2011

McCartney divorce judge berates Mills-a N.Y. Family Attorney can protect you

by Stephen Bilkis

Heather Mills was taken to task for her behavior in the divorce hearings with Paul McCartney. The judge said her testimony was “inconsistent and inaccurate.”

The judge said that she was not very impressive as a witness and this is something that Mills did not want publicized.

On the other hand, the judge said that McCartney handled himself in an admirable way during the six-day hearing.

Published on: August 27, 2010

Two Boys Arrested for Arson, A New York Family Lawyer Reports

by Stephen Bilkis

An 11-year-old and 12-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a January 2010 fire that caused more than $100,000 in damages at a Levittown high school, Nassau County police related to a New York Family Lawyer. The boys will be charged as juveniles in Family Court.

“My contention is that this was an intentional fire,” a Nassau County detective of the arson-bomb squad told a New York Family Lawyer. “It wasn’t an accident.”

On January 3, 2010 at about 2:50 p.m., a fire was started from the rubber matting underneath the football bleachers at Division Avenue High School in Levittown. It damaged the bleachers, a concession stand, a gym, and some track equipment, New York Family Lawyers have learned.