by Clifford Petroske | Sep 25, 2014 | Articles
These days it goes without saying that intercepting email is a violation of the law. Although the occasional hapless employee is surprised to learn that his or her employer can lawfully view personal emails sent or received on office equipment, by and large, most...
by Clifford Petroske | Jan 6, 2014 | Articles
It should not surprise anyone that parties to a divorce action are often unable to agree on who should keep the prized family pet. As with any other issue, when they are unable to agree, the parties must look to the court for a determination. Until recently, the...
by Clifford Petroske | Oct 13, 2013 | Articles
In divorce and family law, more than any other area of law, much of what needs to be proved is undocumented. Especially where custody and domestic violence are involved, there may be nothing other than a witness’ testimony, and that may not be enough to convince a...
by Clifford Petroske | Mar 7, 2013 | Articles
Before the Court can issue a custody determination based upon the child’s best interest, the Court must have the authority to intervene. This legal principle is referred to as jurisdiction. In custody determinations, the Court must possess jurisdiction in order to...
by Clifford Petroske | Nov 11, 2012 | Articles
The resolution of a divorce action, whether by trial or settlement, can take months or sometimes years. Understandably, after receiving the judgment of divorce, many people are less than eager to seek yet another order from the Court. However, if you are entitled to...
by Clifford Petroske | Aug 22, 2010 | Articles
A slate of new domestic relations laws were signed into law by Governor Paterson on August 15, 2010. The amendments to the state Domestic Relations Law make it easier to get a divorce, and make it easier for a less monied spouse to obtain temporary maintenance and...
