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Posted on Nov 12, 2018 By Steven P. Kuhn
While almost all contested divorce cases settle, not all do. There are some cases that just have to be tried because the positions are too far apart whether it be for residential custody, valuation of ...
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Posted on Jul 15, 2018 By Steven P. Kuhn
When you share equal custody of your children in an arrangement where they are with you equally, there can still be child support. A common equal parenting schedule is Monday-Tuesday with one parent, ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2018 By Steven P. Kuhn
So often I read about the steps women should take when facing divorce but what about the men? Below are just a few thoughts on the process from the Husband's viewpoint. 1. Spend as much time with ...
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Posted on May 23, 2018 By Steven P. Kuhn
Shared Custody means that both parents have a substantially equal amount of parenting time with their children. Examples of a shared custody schedule is the child(ren) are with one parent on Monday ...
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Posted on May 6, 2018 By Steven P. Kuhn
In the past year I have tried two custody cases to conclusion and decision by the Court. The first case was essentially a relocation case but it also required a change of custody because the parties ...
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Posted on Mar 25, 2018 By Steven P. Kuhn
Choosing the right divorce attorney is critical. Unless you truly have no assets/debts, no children, no house and no retirement assets then going it alone is really not a good option. No matter how ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2018 By Shawn Sandler, Esq.
When a Judge must decide which parent should have residential custody of a child, the Judge will often meet with the child in what is referred to as an “in camera” interview. The in camera ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
If you are served with a Divorce Summons, you must respond if you wish to adequately protect your rights. If you do not appear or if a Complaint is served file an Answer the divorce will proceed in ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
It is just Family Court some people will say, why do I need a lawyer? Well if you know Family Court Procedure, if you have followed all of the rules, if the other side is absolutely 100% wrong and if ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
One of the worst types of divorce are the ones in which parental alienation occurs. The courts have held that a parent who alienates a child from the other parent or deliberately interferes with the ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
Like most things in life you receive what you pay for. I will not say that hiring the most expensive lawyer gives you the best divorce, nor will I say that hiring an inexpensive lawyer for a contested ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
That is a big question and there is no perfect answer. However, there is a good answer. Hopefully you have selected an experienced divorce lawyer who knows the law, practices in the courthouse ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
It may happen in your contested divorce case that the Judge issues an Order that not only do you not like you disagree with. What can you do? What are your options? What should you consider? Often in ...
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Posted on May 28, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
If you wouldn't due your own surgery you surely shouldn't try to do your own divorce. Hiring an attorney to guide you through one of life's most difficult moments makes sense but hiring an ...
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Posted on May 7, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
Ideally parents will agree on how to share the summer recess time with their children even if they are in the middle of a contested divorce. However, experience shows that sometimes lawyers have to ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
Some clients are looking forward to the 4-way divorce settlement conference while others can't stand the thought of being in the same room as their ex-to-be or the attorney of their soon to be ex. ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
Any good matrimonial attorney will always encourage a client to settle their contested divorce case if the terms are great. Clients should also be encouraged to settle their case if the terms are ...
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Posted on Mar 12, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
Many men going through a contested divorce will ask me should they move out because they can't stand living in the same house. Usually my advice is that they should hang in there as long as there ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
People going through a contested divorce, child support case or custody case must be much more aware of their social media posts and the posts of their friends in which they are tagged. Facebook, ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
In a contested custody case, the Supreme or Family Court will only grant child custody to parents that are deemed capable of providing a safe, and reasonably appropriate living environment for their ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2017 By Steven P. Kuhn
Often during a contested custody or parenting time case or as a result of one parent accusing the other of drug abuse and/or alcohol abuse I will be asked to have the Court test the other person. The ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2016 By Steven P. Kuhn
As a divorce lawyer and custody attorney I meet people at some of the most difficult times of their lives. The emotions are raging, the anxiety is high and the uncertainty of cost, duration and ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2016 By Steven P. Kuhn, Attorney at Law
For divorcing parents, issues of child custody can be central points of contention, with disputes often heading into the courtroom. When taken before a judge, custody will be determined based on a ...
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Posted on Sep 11, 2016 By Steven P. Kuhn
Child support is usually paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent. While there are many exceptions and reasons to deviate from the basics because of higher income or shared and equal ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2016 By Steven P. Kuhn
We are in the middle of the summer on Long Island and there is still plenty of time to do some fun things with your children. Don't let your divorce prevent you from going away or having a ...
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