27 August

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How Is Child Support Calculated in New York?

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A crucial part of divorce is how the child will be cared for financially. According to the latest data in the U.S. Census Bureau's Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2015 report which was re-released in February 2020, only 43.5% of all custodial parents reported receiving the full amount of child support they were due. Additionally, only 39.2% of the 1.6 million custodial parents with incomes below the poverty level received full child support payments in 2015. Many single-parent families rely on child support payments to cover the costs of daily necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. A child support order must also...

09 August

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Five Signs of a High-conflict Divorce to Watch Out For

Posted by Ian S. Mednick

in Divorce, High Conflict Divorce

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A divorce can bring out the worst in people. When emotions run high and anger becomes the driver of actions and responses, it becomes difficult to reason with one another and agree on almost anything. It's important to become aware if yours is shaping up to be a high-conflict divorce so that you and your divorce attorney can prepare for the challenges ahead. Studies show that 15 to 30 percent of divorces are high-conflict. Look out for these behaviors in your ex-spouse to find out if yours is one: Argumentativeness - If your ex talks too much and has a counterargument for every single...

12 February

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The Positive Side of Divorce

Posted by Ian S. Mednick

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A divorce will always be consequential. Whatever the circumstances that led to the separation, however positive or negative the emotions involved, a divorce will always mean huge changes, especially when children are involved. But since divorces are often only considered as a last resort, it would be better to view them from a more optimistic perspective. There are actually numerous, often underrated, advantages to getting a divorce, even for children. This article will detail a few of the most impactful ones. Better for Health For many, a divorce is often the logical conclusion after an unhappy marriage. This relationship may have involved numerous...

02 September

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The Possibilities of Divorce Mediation via Teleconferencing and Video Calls

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in Covid-19 Divorce Mediation, Divorce Mediation

It’s been five months since New York State had its first positive case of coronavirus. In an effort to combat the virus, the state government encourages New Yorkers to continue practicing physical distancing. The prolonged global health crisis pushed all sectors to be more digital, including the legal sector. At The Law Offices of Ian S. Mednick, P.C., we’ve embraced this new frontier that puts teleconferencing and video calls at the heart of our services. In turn, divorce mediation becomes safer and easier for you. Resolving Divorce Concerns as Quickly as Possible The coronavirus situation may have put life on hold for a...

04 May

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What to Do When an Ex Stops Paying Child Support

Posted by Ian S. Mednick

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In Long Island and the rest of the United States, children are entitled by law to get financial support, regardless of whether the parents are married, divorced, legally separated, or were never married. This is very clear and known to many, but at times, a non-custodial parent misses a child support payment or stops paying entirely. If you're the custodial parent, what should you do to make sure your children get child support payments from your ex-spouse or partner? Child Support vs Child Access Before we address the question of child support, you need to be clear on one thing: child support and child...

22 April

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Valuation and Distribution of Cryptocurrency Assets in Divorce Proceedings

Posted by Ian S. Mednick

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Finalizing a divorce entails full disclosure from both spouses of their assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Here in Long Island, this was a relatively easy process, as these items could not be concealed easily from the court or the spouse. That changed in 2009 when cryptocurrency arrived at the scene. So in divorce proceedings, how do you split cryptocurrency or money stashed away in them? Let's look at your options. Checking for Undisclosed Cryptocurrency When both parties declare all their assets, including cryptocurrency, the court can decide on how to distribute them. Problems arise when your spouse fails or refuses to disclose any cryptocurrency they...

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How Is Child Support Calculated in New York?

Five Signs of a High-conflict Divorce to Watch Out For

The Positive Side of Divorce

The Possibilities of Divorce Mediation via Teleconferencing and Video Calls

What to Do When an Ex Stops Paying Child Support

Valuation and Distribution of Cryptocurrency Assets in Divorce Proceedings

Author: Ian S. Mednick

How Is Child Support Calculated in New York?

Five Signs of a High-conflict Divorce to Watch Out For

The Positive Side of Divorce

The Possibilities of Divorce Mediation via Teleconferencing and Video Calls

What to Do When an Ex Stops Paying Child Support

Valuation and Distribution of Cryptocurrency Assets in Divorce Proceedings