Refer to our regularly updated blog to learn about a variety of family law and asset protection issues in New York, as well as concerns related to elder law and bankruptcy. We provide these posts to help prospective clients better understand their legal options so they can make informed decisions about how to best proceed with their case. If you would like to discuss your issue further, contact our office to schedule a consultation with attorney Theodore Alatsas.
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Living Trust vs. Will: Understanding These Estate Planning Tools and Which to Choose Here is a comparison of a living trust vs. will, as well as what these estate planning documents are best for and how they differ from other legal strategies. -
How Long Does a Divorce Take and Factors That Affect Timing Here is some information about what to expect timing-wise when you pursue a divorce and the various factors that affect how long the divorce process takes. -
How Far Can a Parent Move with Joint Custody & Other Relocation Concerns This article will address the question of how far can a parent move with joint custody and additional joint custody relocation considerations to keep in mind. -
Understanding the Difference Between a Divorce Hearing vs. Trial Here’s an explanation of the difference between a divorce hearing vs. trial and what spouses should know about each of these parts of the divorce process. -
What Is a Living Will, and How Does It Compare to a Standard Will? Here is some information about the difference between a will and living will and also the purpose of a living will should you choose to create one. -
The Basics of Generation Skipping Tax and How it Affects Estate Planning This article will explore what the generation-skipping tax is and how it works in the estate planning process. -
Violating Child Custody Orders: What Parents Need to Know Here is some information about violating child custody orders, including what the police can do to help and the legal ramifications of this type of violation. -
Prenups Are Not Just for the Wealthy A prenup should also consider the possibility that second spouses might someday become ill or incapacitated and might need Medicaid assistance to pay for nursing home or long-term care. -
The Importance of Legal Guardians and How to Choose a Guardian for Your Child This article will discuss the importance of appointing a legal guardian for a child and how to make someone a legal guardian in New York. -
How to Appeal a Child Custody Decision in Court Here is some information about how to appeal a child custody decision, as well as when this course of action may be taken and what to do if a judge is unfair based upon the facts of your case.