by Peter L. Cedeño & Associates, P.C. | Mar 25, 2020 | Family Law, Firm News
The current global pandemic known as COVID-19 has affected nearly every single aspect of society as we know it, including the New York State court system. For the past few weeks, the courts and Governor Andrew Cuomo have issued many administrative orders and press...
On behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC | Nov 3, 2015 | Divorce, Family Law
Sometimes you will hear a story about someone paying spousal support – also called spousal maintenance or alimony – to an ex-spouse for the rest of their foreseeable future. As bizarre or unfortunate as the circumstance may seem on the surface, it is...
On behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC | Aug 31, 2015 | Divorce, Family Law
Getting a divorce in New York causes more than just emotional complication. After all, as a married couple, the people seeking a divorce presumably shared with one another more than just their feelings. Real property, bank accounts, credit and debit cards, children,...
On behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC | Jun 17, 2015 | Domestic Violence, Family Law
“I am worried my spouse will withdraw money from our joint account when I tell him/her I want a divorce. Is that legal? How can I stop him/her from doing that?”Once you initiate an action for divorce and inform your spouse about it, there will be Automatic...
On behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC | Jun 15, 2015 | Divorce, Family Law
It is not uncommon for married couples looking to dissolve of their marriage to seek a divorce in a country other than the United States. There are plenty of reasons why people might look elsewhere for a divorce:The husband or wife might originally hail from a foreign...
On behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC | May 22, 2015 | Family Law
The distinction between Family Court and Supreme Court in New York is often blurred, leaving individuals dealing with a family law issue to wonder where exactly their case will be handled. While these courts do share authority over multiple issues, it is important to...
On behalf of Cedeño Law Group, PLLC | May 11, 2015 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediation
Four Way Conferences: Do’s and Don’ts when Meeting with Your Ex and their Attorney At some point, in a contested divorce or other family matter (such as custody), the majority of litigants in New York can expect to attend what is called a...
