Category: Family Law

When Should I File an Order of Protection?

Jul 23, 2019

An order of protection, also commonly known as a restraining order, is a legal document that orders an abuser to stay away from a victim. Generally speaking, in Brooklyn and New York, in general, there are certain times when it’s appropriate for a [...]

Divorce Court Do’s and Don’ts

Jul 09, 2019

To aid an individual in walking through the maze of emotional procedures involved in a divorce, Brighton Beach NY divorce attorneys at Levitsky Law Firm are equipped to discuss and handle all legal paperwork, court deadlines, child custody issues [...]

Can Our Divorce Be Mediated?

Jun 14, 2019

Divorce cases can be highly stressful and contentious. Divorce cases may require multiple court hearings and delays. In some situations, the parties can settle the divorce through a dispute resolution process called mediation. [...]

Will My Divorce Affect My Parental Rights?

Jun 07, 2019

A divorce case will determine the extent of your physical and legal custody over your children. In divorce cases there is a presumption that parents should have joint physical custody, but this does not necessarily mean that the [...]

What is an Order of Protection (and Do I Need One?)

May 24, 2019

Getting an Order of Protection seems like a daunting task to many people. For that reason, and because you’re already under enough stress, it helps your situation if you hire a lawyer Brighton Beach divorce attorney who can make [...]

Will I Be Given Alimony?

May 17, 2019

No one gets married with the intention of getting a divorce. Unfortunately, it can happen to even the happiest of couples. In addition to facing a divorce and all of its intricacies, you may also have to face another bitter reality: Alimony. In some [...]

How Expensive Will My Divorce Be?

May 10, 2019

When a couple considers divorcing, usually the first question that pops into their minds is “How much is this going to cost?” Since attorney fees can vary dramatically, the final cost of the divorce depends on several factors. These factors [...]

NY Postnuptial Agreements

Apr 29, 2019

Having considerable assets or net worth when you are married might cause you to be worried that you might lose everything you’ve earned in the event that you and your spouse end up getting divorced. Even if you don’t end up dissolving your [...]

Why Millennials are leaning towards Divorce Mediation

Apr 23, 2019

The Millennial generation has grown up, and dealing with those relationships has often meant having to deal with tough concepts like divorce. One thing that Brighton Beach divorce attorneys have increasingly noticed is that Millennials have [...]