5 Things You Need to Know About Alimony in New York

How New York calculates spousal maintenance, what judges can adjust, and what to expect before you file.

5 Mistakes That Slow Down Your New York Divorce (and How to Avoid Them)

The mistakes that most often delay a New York divorce and add to its cost, and what to do instead, from the legal team at Hannon De Palma.

Manhattan Divorce Attorneys

Divorce and family law representation in Manhattan from Hannon De Palma, with an office at One Grand Central Plaza.

New York City Divorce Attorneys

Divorce and family law representation across New York City from Hannon De Palma, with offices in Manhattan, Long Island and White Plains.

Understanding Supervised Visitation Rules NY

How supervised visitation works in New York, when a court orders it, and what the rules require of each parent.

Uncontested Divorce NY: Quick and Affordable Steps

The steps in an uncontested New York divorce, what both spouses must agree on, and how it saves time and cost.

Acknowledgment of Paternity Form NY

What the New York Acknowledgment of Paternity form does, when it is used, and what signing it means for both parents and the child.

Top Questions to Ask: Child Custody Case

The questions to ask an attorney about legal and physical custody in New York before your case begins.

New York State Child Support Laws for Non Custodial Parent: Navigating the System

How New York child support is calculated for the non-custodial parent, what it covers, and how orders can be modified.

How Does CPS Work in New York? A Guide for Parents

What happens when Child Protective Services opens a case in New York, what parents can expect, and how the investigation proceeds.

How to Get an Annulment in New York: Grounds and Time Limits

How annulment differs from divorce in New York, the grounds the court recognises, and what the process involves.

Is NY a 50/50 Divorce State? Equitable Distribution Explained

How equitable distribution works in New York, why it is not an automatic 50/50 split, and what the court weighs when dividing property.

Essential Guide to the Statement of Net Worth Divorce NY

What the New York Statement of Net Worth requires, why the court relies on it, and how to prepare it accurately for your divorce.

When Does Child Support End in NYS? Find Out Now

When child support ends in New York, why it usually runs to age 21, and the circumstances that can end it sooner or extend it.

Is Child Support Taxable? IRS Rules for Both Parents

Whether child support is taxable income or deductible in New York, and how it differs from spousal maintenance for tax purposes.

Emergency Custody Order in New York: How to File for One

How to request a temporary emergency custody order in New York when a child faces immediate danger, step by step.

What Is a No-Fault Divorce in New York? Rules and Grounds

How no-fault divorce works in New York, what a spouse must state to file, and how it differs from fault-based grounds.

Prenup Benefits You Should Know

What a prenuptial agreement can protect, when it makes sense, and what New York requires for one to be enforceable.

What Happens After TPR Is Filed: The Breakdown

What follows a termination of parental rights filing in New York, from the first court review to the final decision.

Child Neglect and Abuse Under Article 10 Family Court Act

How Article 10 of the New York Family Court Act handles neglect and abuse cases, from the first report to the court's decision.

Going through a Contested Divorce in New York

What a contested divorce in New York involves, when litigation makes sense, and how the process moves through the courts.

Intricacies of Divorce in New York: What to Expect from the Process

How the New York divorce process works, how long it typically takes, and the steps between filing and a final judgment.

Financing Your Legal Journey: Exploring Options with Hannon De Palma

Ways to manage the cost of a divorce, and the payment options available to Hannon De Palma clients.