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Divorce, custody, and family law — from Hannon De Palma's legal team.

Child Custody

Financing Your Legal Journey: Exploring Options with Hannon De Palma

Discover compassionate, professional divorce representation. Our boutique firm specializes in non-adversarial solutions that prioritize your family.

Child Custody

Is Child Support Taxable? Tax Rules

Is child support taxable? Understand IRS rules, tax implications for payers and recipients, and how it differs from alimony for tax purposes.

Child Custody

Prenup Benefits You Should Know

Prenups protect assets, clarify financial responsibilities, and simplify divorce. Discover essential benefits for modern couples planning marriage.

Child Custody

Top Questions to Ask: Child Custody Case

Essential questions answered: legal vs physical custody, best interests, custody types, and how courts determine parenting arrangements.

Child Custody

What Happens After TPR Is Filed: The Breakdown

Understand Termination of Parental Rights: court review, hearings, appeals, and what happens to children after TPR is finalized.

Child Custody

Acknowledgment of Paternity Form NY

Establish legal paternity in NY with AOP forms. Learn eligibility, process, rights, and how it affects birth certificates and child support.

Child Custody

Annulment New York: What You Need to Know

Annulment declares a marriage invalid as if it never existed. Learn NY grounds, process, and how it differs from divorce legally.

Child Custody

Child Neglect and Abuse Under Article 10 Family Court Act

Article 10 governs NY child neglect and abuse cases. Understand CPS investigations, court proceedings, and parental rights protections.

Divorce and Separation

Essential Guide to the Statement of Net Worth Divorce NY

Learn how New York's Statement of Net Worth impacts divorce proceedings, asset division, and support calculations. Essential guide for transparency.

Divorce and Separation

Going through a Contested Divorce in New York

When is divorce litigation necessary? Learn how New York's court-structured approach ensures fair outcomes in complex financial or custody cases.

Child Custody

How Does CPS Work in New York? A Guide for Parents

Understand CPS investigations, your parental rights, and how to protect your family. Essential guide for New York parents facing CPS involvement.

Child Custody

How to Get an Emergency Custody Order NY

Protect your child from immediate danger. Learn how to obtain emergency custody orders in NY for abuse, neglect, or abduction situations.

Divorce and Separation

Intricacies of Divorce in New York: What to Expect from the Process

Navigate New York divorce from start to finish. Understand timelines, discovery, and court processes for contested and uncontested cases.

Child Custody

Is NY a 50/50 Divorce State? Understanding Asset Division in New York

New York uses equitable distribution, not 50/50 splits. Learn how courts divide marital property, debt, and retirement assets fairly.

Child Custody

New York State Child Support Laws for Non Custodial Parent: Navigating the System

Navigate NY child support laws: calculation methods, enforcement, modification, and your obligations as a non-custodial parent.

Divorce and Separation

Uncontested Divorce NY: Quick and Affordable Steps

Uncontested divorce in NY is faster and more affordable. Learn eligibility, required documents, filing process, and cost-saving strategies.

Child Custody

Understanding Supervised Visitation Rules NY

Learn about supervised visitation rules in New York, including eligibility requirements, types of visits, and the court order process.

Divorce and Separation

What is a No-Fault Divorce in New York?

No-fault divorce in NY eliminates blame and simplifies separation. Learn requirements, benefits, and how it differs from fault-based divorce.

Child Custody

When Does Child Support End in NYS? Find Out Now

Child support ends at 21 in NY, but exceptions exist. Learn about emancipation, special needs extensions, and college education obligations.