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Important Information About Spousal Maintenance in NY

Posted on July 11, 2018July 12, 2018 by Accel Admin

When a couple in New York State makes the decision to get divorced, there are a number of matters that must be addressed. One of the issues that frequently arises is that one spouse feels as though they should be entitled to financial support after the divorce is finalized while the other may feel as […]

Moving out of state with a child

Posted on July 4, 2018July 6, 2018 by Accel Admin

When parents in New York State get divorced, they are often faced with a difficult custody matters. A lot of times, one parent has greater custody than the other, making them the custodial parent. When the custodial parent wishes to move out of state with the child, it is often a source of concern for […]

Mediated Divorces in Long Island

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Accel Admin

Divorces are notorious for how emotional, lengthy, and complicated they are. Of course, this is a difficult time for anyone to go through as it makes the end of a marriage and the start of a new life for both parties. A lot of the time, individuals going through a divorce want to complete the […]

Violation Petitions in New York State

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Accel Admin

People in New York often find themselves having to address certain matters in the family court system when they can’t resolve issues on their own. No matter the issue, when the court makes a decision for the other parties, it is legally binding. This means that all parties are required to follow the provisions of […]

Child Support in New York State

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Accel Admin

New York parents are obligated to support their children until the age of emancipation. In New York, parents are obligated to support their children until the age of 21, unless they are married, in the military, finished 4 years of college, working full time over the age of 18, or left home and cut off […]

The Importance of Updating a Will After Divorce

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Accel Admin

Often, a married individual plans their estate and drafts their will with their spouse in mind. In many cases, most of the individual’s belongings are granted to their spouse upon death, as well as anyone else that may have been included as a beneficiary in the will. Of course, this can be a major issue […]