Family Law

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Can I Force My Spouse To Leave My House in New York?
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complicated process. One of the most significant concerns that can arise during this time is often related to...
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Are COVID-19 Vaccination Beliefs Creating Legal Conflicts?
Vaccination is often a contentious matter. Some choose to receive vaccines, while others choose not to. For parents that are divorcing that have opposing viewpoints...
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Property Distribution NY
How to Divide Property Equitably in a Divorce—What the Court Considers  Deciding what to do about the marital home is just one aspect of the...
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Prenuptial Agreement NY
Is a Prenup the Right Thing for You? Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about prenuptial agreements. For many couples, prenups can...
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Divorce Finances
Financially Preparing for a Divorce A divorce is one of the most emotional events a person will go through. It’s also one of the most...
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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
At the Colwell Law Group, we regularly hear from grandparents who are being denied visitation with their grandchildren. They are very upset, and they want...
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Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
As part of a divorce, a New York judge will need to divide the assets a couple has accumulated while married. These assets can include...
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Implications of the New Tax Law on New York Spousal Support
Implications of the New Tax Law on New York Spousal Support
It may only be September, but anyone considering or going through a divorce in New York should be very attentive regarding the countdown to December...
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Resources for Divorce in Abusive Relationships
Resources for Divorce in Abusive Relationships
Abuse is unfortunately all too common in marriages. According to statistics, 25% of women and 16% of men will experienced serious physical violence in an...
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Restraining Orders and Family Law
Restraining Orders and Family Law
When domestic violence is present in a relationship, or threats of violence have been made, a restraining order may be necessary to protect all parties...
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Your Options When Dealing With A Harassing Spouse or Ex-Spouse
Your Options When Dealing With A Harassing Spouse or Ex-Spouse
Given the mental and physical toll of divorce, it is not unusual for one parent to start harassing the other (or even the children) over...
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Recognizing Domestic Violence
Recognizing Domestic Violence
Domestic violence happens everyday in the Albany area. Unfortunately, we often do not see the signs that a family member, friend, or neighbor is the...
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Our Beliefs in Family Law Litigation
Our Beliefs in Family Law Litigation
Family law is probably the most sensitive type of law that any lawyer can practice. That's because human hearts are on the line. The positions...
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Baby Left On Steps of New York Firehouse
Baby Left On Steps of New York Firehouse
Firefighters in Long Island found a 3-pound, 13-ounce baby girl outside their firehouse last month on Thanksgiving day. The girl has since captured the attention...
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How Millennials are Changing Marriage
How Millennials are Changing Marriage
Looking back at marriage over the last 50 years, it is easy to see how the institution has changed. For example, it is no longer...
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Child Abuse in New York
Child Abuse in New York
Every state, including New York, has a child protective services division in charge of investigating suspected instances of child abuse by a parent or guardian...
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Common Reasons for Annulling a Marriage
Common Reasons for Annulling a Marriage
Annulment of a marriage, in many ways, is not very different from divorce. For example, an annulment is a court decision that dissolves a marriage....
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Johnny Depp Accused of Stalling Divorce with Amber Heard
Johnny Depp Accused of Stalling Divorce with Amber Heard
Amber Heard has brought forward new allegations against Johnny Depp in the couple's divorce proceedings. Specifically, she says that Depp is purposefully stalling the divorce...
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