Attorneys Who Put Family First
Couples place an immense amount of trust in a surrogate to carry their future child, whom they already love so much. However, there have been rare cases where a surrogate sues for the right to a child. When a pregnancy involves an egg or sperm donor, intended parents...
Those who have chosen to divorce amicably may be tempted to handle the paperwork themselves. The truth is, amicable cases are most likely to stay amicable when each person has clear guidance. Even when there is no courtroom fight, an attorney can provide this guidance...
For many people, adoption is the right choice to build their families, but it often comes with waiting, uncertainty and many questions along the way. If you are planning to adopt a baby in New York, it helps to understand the steps involved before the process begins....
Even during an uncontested divorce, child custody decisions need to be made. The couple may still be on relatively good terms and looking for a joint solution, but they need a court order defining their parental rights moving forward. Broadly, child custody rights can...
Gestational surrogates can help same-sex couples and others grow their families. By carrying an embryo to term, a gestational surrogate provides a critical service that allows those with medical challenges or other complicating factors to add children to their...
People typically file for bankruptcy because their debt has gotten out of hand in multiple areas, which is why they are looking into their options to get it under control. In some cases, the debt a person faces is due to their own decision-making. High credit card...
When going through an adoption in New York, it can be either open or closed. This largely relates to how much communication there will be with the birth parents after the adoption. In an open adoption, there could be a significant amount of communication. The birth...
Uncontested divorce can be a quick, affordable and amicable approach to ending a marriage. But missteps can lead to endless disputes and mounting legal fees. Following are some common mistakes that can cause an uncontested divorce to fall apart. Mistake #1: "We'll...
Child custody arrangements may need to shift over the summer. It is very common for couples to make adjustments and change their parenting schedule. One of the most important things during this process is communication. When coparents work together, it reduces the...
Even if you have been raising your stepchild as your own, you may lack important parental rights. If something happens to your spouse, you could face challenges regarding custody or medical decisions. Stepparent adoption provides the legal recognition needed to secure...