On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Apr 3, 2018 | Child Custody
Separation or the end of a marriage is always a difficult process. Even straightforward and amicable divorces between understanding spouses can become confusing, complicated and even contentious. When a marriage has brought offspring into the world, no one feels a...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Feb 21, 2018 | Child Custody
Divorce can be hard on residents of Long Island, but no one experiences it more acutely than the children of a broken marriage. If one parent ends up with sole or primary custody, he or she may need some help making sure that child support takes the financial question...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Dec 27, 2017 | Child Custody
Divorce and separation are difficult for anyone. Even amicable breakups can result in animosity over the tough decisions that have to be made. One of the largest difficulties is around any children that were born and raised during the relationship or marriage. Making...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Nov 17, 2017 | Child Custody
Even if half of all marriages now end in divorce, that doesn’t make the process any easier. It is always difficult to end a marriage, even if the spouses agree and maintain friendly relations throughout the process. Any parent knows that divorce, separation and...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Oct 5, 2017 | Child Custody
Divorce is nearly always a difficult process. Emotional separation is hard enough without considering the financial and practical consequences of breaking up a household. Although property and assets often get the bulk of legal attention during the process, nothing is...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Sep 20, 2017 | Child Custody
Child custody can be a complicated issue for divorcing or unmarried parents. Several legal requirements and responsibilities have to be spelled out for the welfare of the family and, first in priority, the child. Establishing paternity may be necessary as well. If a...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Jun 2, 2017 | Child Custody
In some states, parents can lose custody of their children if they suffer from mental health issues. In some cases, parents won’t even seek mental health services because they fear they will lose their children if they do so. What are some issues that arise in...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | May 19, 2017 | Child Custody
Several videos on a YouTube channel could end up costing a father and stepmother custody of two of their five children. The videos were heavily criticized by viewers who believed the actions of the father and stepmother amounted to verbal and physical abuse. Deputies...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Apr 21, 2017 | Child Custody
Some divorced parents want to expose their children to international travel at a young age. While rearing globe-trotting tots may not be a goal of all parents, there are many who choose this type of lifestyle for themselves and their children. However, American kids...
On behalf of Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. | Mar 10, 2017 | Child Custody
One thing that many people don’t think about when they are dealing with divorce and custody issues is how future plans could impact those issues. If, for example, you spend a great deal of time and effort fighting for sole custody of children because you...
