New York Family Law Blog

Published on: October 16, 2010

Facebook Used to Assist in Divorce Cases, Says NYC Family Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

The popularity of Facebook grows daily as more and more people share the details of their lives online on a daily or even hourly basis. Some of those details, however, may come back to hurt them, according to a New York Family Lawyer.

“When people are typing on their cell phone and computer and no one is around, they have a sense of anonymity when none really exists,” a Florida family law attorney told a New York Family Lawyer. “You are putting it out to the world and you think it’s just going to friends. It goes to everybody.”

The attorney has used online posts as evidence in a number of divorce cases. For instance, a soon-to-be-ex-husband was accepting alimony payments from his wife, who was represented by the attorney, because he said he was unemployed.

Published on: October 14, 2010

Court Rules Against Gay Divorce in Texas

by Stephen Bilkis

In what may seem to be a strange twist of legal interpretation, a Texas court of appeals has ruled that gay couples who were legally married in other states, where gay marriage is legal, may not divorce in Texas – a state where gay marriage is not recognized by the law, according to a New York Family Lawyer.

The 5th Texas Court of Appeleas made the ruling, which stated that a Dallas judge did not have jurisdiction to grant a divorce to two men who lived in Dallas, but were married in Massachusetts, said a New York Family Lawyer.

The same judge also made the ruling that Texas could not limit marriage to being only between a man and a woman. The appeals court disagreed, saying that the Texas laws against same-sex marriage do not violate the Constitution.

Published on: October 11, 2010

Birth, Marriage, and Divorce All Down in 2009

by Stephen Bilkis

Births, marriages, and divorces are big milestones in life. There were a few less of these major occurrences in the lives of Americans in 2009, according to the findings of a New York Family Lawyer.

The birthrate in the United States fell yet again in 2009, detailed in a report by the National Center for Health Statistics. There were 13.5 births per 1,000 people last year, while the rate was 13.9 births per 1,000 people in 2008. Both of these were lower than the 2007 rate, which was 14.3 births per 1,000 people.

Not only births saw a decline in numbers, but the number of marriages and divorces also dropped in 2009. According to reports assessed by New York Family Lawyers, there was an estimated 6.8 marriages per 1,000 people in 2009. The marriage rate was 7.1 per 1,000 people in 2008 and 7.3 per 1,000 people in 2007.

Published on: October 7, 2010

Mistrial Ruled In A Case Involving Children’s Services says New York Family Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

A civil trial in Staten Island involving Children’s Services and top federal lawyer was ruled a mistrial. She indicated that Children’s Services entered her home in Staten Island and conducted an illegal search of the home.

The jury in this case didn’t feel that the cps or caseworkers were acted irresponsibly but did award $100,000 to the woman. New York Family Lawyers report that the woman refused to allow the caseworkers into her home when they came searching for her brother’s three young children over a year ago. Brooklyn Federal Judge David Trager said it appears that the jury thinks that the city should foot the bill on this one.

Massachusetts authorities were investigating allegations of child abuse and thought that the children might be in the home, however, the out of state court order was not valid in New York. And, as it all turned out, the children were not in her home. New York Family Lawyers may be needed to help with the details of this case especially since children are involved.

Published on: October 3, 2010

Paul McCartney Divorce Gets Vaguely Nasty

by Stephen Bilkis

Paul McCartney wanted to end his marriage to Heather Mills as fast as possible but it just wasn’t meant to be.

Heather Mills has chosen to file for divorce in both England and America. Unfortunately for Paul this probably entails a long and nasty fight which he was trying to avoid.

McCartney’s split up with Mills will ruin his usually care free life of music and royalties. She on the other hand seems to be enjoying all of this and looking forward to an increase in her bank account.

Published on: September 30, 2010

Strahan,s wife alleged abuse in divorce

by Stephen Bilkis

The Strahans, Michael and Jean are involved in a messy divorce. Adultery and domestic violence have been implied and the case will be bitterly fought.

The NY Giants Pro Bowler was accused of harassment by his wife and they appeared in court in New Jersey. The charge, however was dismissed by the court.

Jean did testify that she was attacked many times by Michael in the past. The testimony was accompanied by many tears.

Published on: September 27, 2010

Woods’ Mistress gets son for Christmas says a NYC Family Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

Cori Rist, one of Tiger Woods reported mistresses was ecstatic to hear Manhattan Court’s Judge Gloria Sosa-Lintner’s ruling as she gave Rist the okay to take her son with her to Ohio for the holidays. The judge ordered that “Neither party speak disparagingly of each other to the child” “No corporal punishment of any kind.” A New York Family Lawyer report these things.

In New York visitation is very similar to custody the most important factor is what is in the best interest of the child. There are different types of visitation schedules and many different ways to determine how the schedule is made.

Firms handled all concepts of Family Law including visitation cases. Each New York Family Lawyer is patient and experienced in handling the complex issues that arise while trying to raise children with court intervention.

Published on: September 23, 2010

Jagger Divorce Was One Of the Biggest – Consult a New York City Attorney If Your Involved in a Divorce

by Stephen Bilkis

In what could be a very expensive settlement, Jerry Hall and Stone’s legend, Mick Jagger are divorcing says a New York Family Lawyer.

In a case which will be a quick divorce, Hall claims that Jagger was an adulterer and is doing so, ruined their marriage. Mick is not putting up a fight.

Mishcon de Reya who are Hall’s attorneys had nothing further to state about the case.

Published on: September 19, 2010

McGreeveys’ Judge Decides on Alimony and Child Support-You’ll Get a Better Decision With a N.Y. Family Attorney On Your Side

by Stephen Bilkis

After three weeks of testimony a judge will decide The monetary and custody issues surrounding the McGreevey divorce.

McGreevey claims he’s broke and cannot afford the amount of money his wife Dina is asking in alimony and child support.

The judge will not offer a ruling for a while and the fraud issue will be next on the agenda. This involves Dina’s claim that she was duped into the marriage because McGreevey needed to have the appearance of having a straight wife. This is according to a New York Family Lawyer.

Published on: September 14, 2010

Reality TV Star Reveals Fear of Losing Her Daughter

by Stephen Bilkis

Dina Manzo of the reality show “Real Housewives” revealed her real reason for leaving the hit show – fear of losing her daughter, a New York Family Lawyer reports. Manzo left the show quickly, thanks to an escalating feud with her castmate, Danielle Staub. The barbs were quickly becoming much too personal.

The 40-year-old Manzo told a New York Family Lawyer that she left the Jersey edition of the show because Staub was lying in an attempt to have Manzo’s daughter taken away from her, by trying to worry Manzo’s ex-husband about the then-12-year-old girl’s role in the show. He had originally given her permission to appear.

“My ex-husband was well-aware of [our daughter’s] involvement in the show,” Manzo told a New York Family Lawyer. “She would often call him with details after a day of shooting.” Once the first season aired, he became wary of the content. According to Manzo, Staub took that opportunity to lie to Manzo’s ex-husband in an effort to turn him against his ex-wife.