The contemplation of a divorce brings to the forefront critical issues of custody, access to one's children, division of assets acquired during the marriage, child support and spousal maintenance. The resolution of these issues affect the lives of each spouse for many years following the separation and divorce.
The two (2) founders of the firm share a philosophy that we, and all members of the firm, recognize and remain sensitive to the fact that the clients we represent are experiencing a difficult and emotional time in their lives.It is the mission of this firm to be strong, aggressive advocates for the people we represent with the goal of seeking a fair and expeditious resolution and avoiding protracted litigation.
However, if the circumstances warrant litigation, then we employ all our knowledge, trial experience and resources to present our client's case in its most favorable light. Barrocas & Rieger, LLP recognizes that the success of a law firm depends not only on the experience of its founders but also a talented legal and support staff who share our philosophy and further the cause of our clients.
The two (2) founders of the firm share a philosophy that we, and all members of the firm, recognize and remain sensitive to the fact that the clients we represent are experiencing a difficult and emotional time in their lives.It is the mission of this firm to be strong, aggressive advocates for the people we represent with the goal of seeking a fair and expeditious resolution and avoiding protracted litigation.
However, if the circumstances warrant litigation, then we employ all our knowledge, trial experience and resources to present our client's case in its most favorable light. Barrocas & Rieger, LLP recognizes that the success of a law firm depends not only on the experience of its founders but also a talented legal and support staff who share our philosophy and further the cause of our clients.
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Drafted articles for the New York Family Law American Inn of Court on "Modification of Child Support".
Programs on Basic Matrimonial Practice - Subject areas: Practice Management and Ethics and How to Handle a Custody Case; Participated in various Continuing Legal Education Programs fortheNassau County BarAssociation Matrimonial Committee and Nassau Academy of Law; Suffolk County Bar Association Academy of Law - SUbject area: Examination and Cross-Examination of Forensic Psychiatrists and "Bridge the Gap"; Sf.
Programs on Basic Matrimonial Practice - Subject areas: Practice Management and Ethics and How to Handle a Custody Case; Participated in various Continuing Legal Education Programs fortheNassau County BarAssociation Matrimonial Committee and Nassau Academy of Law; Suffolk County Bar Association Academy of Law - SUbject area: Examination and Cross-Examination of Forensic Psychiatrists and "Bridge the Gap"; Sf.
That is, property distributions between spouses in divorce cases were governed by in whose title the asset was held.
For example, if a spouse owned a business, pension or even the marital residence, that spouse would retain title to the asset and the other spouse had no rights to the property or a distributive award.
In order to temper what was often an inequitable result, New York passed the Equitable Distribution Law.
This was a compromise between the old "title" law which favored monied spouses and the "community property" law (such as in California) which provided that everything was divided on a 50/50 basis.
For example, if a spouse owned a business, pension or even the marital residence, that spouse would retain title to the asset and the other spouse had no rights to the property or a distributive award.
In order to temper what was often an inequitable result, New York passed the Equitable Distribution Law.
This was a compromise between the old "title" law which favored monied spouses and the "community property" law (such as in California) which provided that everything was divided on a 50/50 basis.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes are alternative methods of helping people resolve legal issues without resorting to traditional litigation.
The objective of ADR is a more efficient, cost-effective resolution of disputes with greater satisfaction to the parties.
Two (2) such processes which lend themselves to an amicable resolution of matrimonial matters are mediation and collaborative law.
Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party, termed the mediator, conducts informal sessions with the parties in an attempt to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution of some or all disputed issues.
The objective of ADR is a more efficient, cost-effective resolution of disputes with greater satisfaction to the parties.
Two (2) such processes which lend themselves to an amicable resolution of matrimonial matters are mediation and collaborative law.
Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party, termed the mediator, conducts informal sessions with the parties in an attempt to facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution of some or all disputed issues.
In New York spousal support or "maintenance" (formerly called "alimony") is defined as the payment of money from one spouse to another under a court order or written agreement for living expenses.
The object of maintenance is to provide support while the recipient spouse gains the necessary skills and employment to be self-sufficient.
Court's consider the pre-separation standard of living, duration of marriage, sacrifice of career by recipient spouse, earning capacity and supporting spouses ability to pay.
The object of maintenance is to provide support while the recipient spouse gains the necessary skills and employment to be self-sufficient.
Court's consider the pre-separation standard of living, duration of marriage, sacrifice of career by recipient spouse, earning capacity and supporting spouses ability to pay.
A commission or omission of an act in violation of a law that forbids or commands it is considered a crime.
If there is a complaint lodged against you regarding an act that was committed or omitted, you may be arrested and prosecuted under the Criminal Law system of New York.
If you have been charged and arrested under such circumstances, always remember that you must hire the services of a good Brooklyn Criminal Justice Attorney to help you defend yourself.
Your Brooklyn Criminal Justice Attorney will make sure that all the procedures and processes leading to your arrest were followed.
If there is a complaint lodged against you regarding an act that was committed or omitted, you may be arrested and prosecuted under the Criminal Law system of New York.
If you have been charged and arrested under such circumstances, always remember that you must hire the services of a good Brooklyn Criminal Justice Attorney to help you defend yourself.
Your Brooklyn Criminal Justice Attorney will make sure that all the procedures and processes leading to your arrest were followed.
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