New York’s Automatic Orders in Divorce: What Changed in 2026
Chapter 535 extended NY’s automatic orders until judgment is entered and added a 10-day duty to notify your spouse of liens, foreclosures and lawsuits. What it means for you.
Custody, Uncategorized
“Gestating Parent” in New York Law: What the Bill Actually Says About Adoption, Surrogacy, and Everyone Else
Subtitle: A close read of the actual bill text, the court system’s own report recommending it, and the arguments on
Custody, Uncategorized
Kyra’s Law New York: What Parents Need to Know
Subtitle: A decade-long campaign by a Long Island mother has produced a bill that could change how every contested New
Custody
Juneteenth and Veterans Day: How to Divide the Holiday
Veterans Day and Juneteenth – Dividing the Holidays by Adam Schneid Holidays such as Juneteenth and Veterans Day float and
Child Support
Do I Pay Child Support With 50/50 Access? It Depends!
by Adam Schneid When parents are separating or divorcing, one of the most common misunderstandings is this: "If we split
Child Support
New York Child Support Above the Statutory Cap: What Happens
By Adam Schneid, Esq. When parents separate or divorce in New York, child support is often one of the most
Child Support
NY Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Caps Increase
By Adam Schneid As of March 1, 2026, New York has increased the statutory income caps used to calculate child
Equitable Distribution
Common Divorce Myths That Can Cost You Time and Money in New York
Understanding New York's Equitable Distribution Divorce Law By: Adam Schneid, Esq. Divorce is challenging enough without misinformation adding unnecessary cost
Equitable Distribution
Sexually Transmitted Infection — Domestic Violence in a Divorce
by Adam Schneid Can giving your spouse an STI or STD affect divorce and asset division in New York? A
Divorce
How to Handle the Holidays During Divorce: Attorney-Approved Tips
The holiday season can be especially challenging for individuals navigating divorce or adjusting to new co‑parenting arrangements. As experienced divorce