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At What Age Can a Child Choose Custody in New York?

There is a misconception floating around about children being able to choose which parent to live with once they reach a certain age, such as 12, 13, or 14. If you heard that once a child turns 12 or 13 in New York, he or she can choose which parent to live with, that’s not exactly true. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but children do not have the power to choose their destiny in child custody ...

CEOs: Is Your Marriage Okay?

The #MeToo movement has certainly opened up conversations about boardrooms spilling over into bedrooms. While most CEOs’ behavior is nothing like Harvey Weinstein, the high-profile scandal has caught the attention of boards everywhere. As divorce attorneys who frequently represent CEOs and other senior executives, we have learned that CEO divorces are a bit of an arcane subject because boards can ...

How CEOs Can Prevent Divorce from Wrecking Their Companies

When people get married, they don’t believe their marriage will be included in the 50 percent of first marriages that end in divorce . And, when companies are formed by single or happily married individuals, they often overlook the divorce scenario when in reality, they should build the possibility into their corporate structure from the beginning. Our advice to CEOs and senior executives is to ...

Child Support for Incarcerated Parents in New York

Anyone can be arrested for a criminal offense; it’s not uncommon for normal, everyday people to be charged with DWI , domestic violence , drug possession , assault , or even a white collar crime , such as tax evasion or healthcare fraud. Since anyone, including mothers and fathers can be accused of breaking the law, it’s exceedingly common for noncustodial parents to be arrested, charged, and ...