Is the “Right of First Refusal” a Good Idea forChild Custody Agreements?by Michael Osburn, Esq.
What is the “Right of First Refusal”?
During the negotiation of a child custody agreement, a parent will sometimes ask whether he/she can have the “right of first refusal.” The idea is that if one parent is unable to care for the child during his/her designated custodial period, the other parent must be given the opportunity to care for the child before entrusting [...]
Child Custody and Visitation cases in NY Family Court
By Binghamton & Ithaca Family Law Attorneys
Levene Gouldin & Thompson has been Best Law Firm rated by U.S. News & World Report in Family Law (2018, 2019, 2020). LGT is one of the area’s oldest law firms and was founded in 1927.
Our family law attorneys handle child custody, child support and visitation matters in Upstate NY including Binghamton, Owego, Ithaca and Cortland. Call for a consultation. 607.763.9200
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How Can the Court Find That My Income for Child Support Is More than I Actually Earn?
Thinking of taking a lower paying job or leaving your job to attempt to avoid child support? Think again. The Court does not just look at your current income on your pay stub or recent W-2 statement. The Court digs deeper than that. How much child support you owe depends on a parent’s ability to provide support, rather than looking at strict income numbers. A Judge or Support Magistrate has the power to [...]
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Fact and FictionBy: Sharon L. Dyer, Esq.
The most common myth about Pre-Nuptial Agreements is that they are only for the rich.You really don’t have to be wealthy to benefit from a Pre-Nuptial Agreement if you understand the purpose of such an Agreement.
Basically a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is a legally binding written contract between two people prior to marriage that sets forth what will be the financial rules of their marriage, especially in the event of divorce or [...]
Resolving Custody and Divorce Issues:Traditional Litigation versusAlternative Dispute Resolutionby Michael Osburn, Esq.
What is Traditional Litigation?
Traditional litigation is the process where issues are resolved by a court. In many cases, traditional litigation can be an expensive and lengthy process. Both parties will retain their own attorneys, who will conduct discovery and present evidence at a trial or hearing. Each attorney will try to obtain the outcome desired by his client.
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