Attorneys Who Put Family First
Starting your surrogacy journey brings both excitement and questions about your legal rights as parents. Fortunately, since the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) took effect in February 2021, New York's laws offer clear protections to secure your relationship with your...
Not all parents in New York can conceive and carry a child naturally. While many options for parenthood exist, one option some intended parents choose is to have a child through surrogacy. Surrogacy can be a complex arrangement. To ensure that the intended parents’...
If you have children, finding a custody arrangement that is best suited for your children may be the biggest issue of your divorce. If you and your ex agree on custody, you may present your parenting plan to the court for final approval. If you do not agree, you and...
The legal interests of children often play a significant role in court decisions regarding child custody, child support, adoption, enforcement of surrogacy agreements, and related matters. Understanding the concept of “best interests of the child” is crucial to...
Employment-based immigration can be a great way for businesses to secure talent while allowing for non-citizens to make a new life in the United States. But if you’re an employer or prospective employee looking to utilize federal immigration law to your advantage,...
Over the course of time, a stepparent can fulfill the role of a biological parent. In fact, as you may well know, in some instances the child even identifies the stepparent as their true mother or father. If your family is in that situation now, then you may be...
A lot of people who struggle with debt fight tooth and nail to try to claw their way back to financial stability. Unfortunately, though, these efforts are oftentimes unsuccessful and instead lead to years of insecurity, stress, and fear of the future. Even though...
A divorce can have tremendous implications not only for your finances, but also for your relationship with your child. That’s why a lot of Buffalo-area residents devote a lot of time and effort negotiating or litigating for a child custody and visitation arrangement...
Determining whether adoption is best for a child is a major decision for all parties involved. In some instances, birth parents, adoptive parents, and even the child agree on every aspect of an adoption, which allows for the child to be adopted quickly and without...
In New York State, adoption can be a positive for everyone involved. Prospective parents will get the opportunity to nurture and raise a child who needs a loving home; the child will have a new family and improved future. It is important to remember that the adoption...