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December 15, 2025

AI (ChatGPT) IS NOT A LAWYER

YOU SHOULD NEVER GET LEGAL ADVICE FROM AI AND CHAT GPT IS NOT CONFIDENTIAL By Brett E. Jones, Esq. and Sarah Kimbark In recent years, artificial intelligence tools have become widely accessible, offering quick answers. But while AI is useful ...

November 11, 2025

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR KIDS AFTER A BREAKUP, SEPARATION OR DIVORCE

You can celebrate the holidays happily with good self care even in divorce or other life change

October 24, 2025

SECOND PARENT ADOPTIONS in the Hudson Valley: Step parents, Same sex couples, non-biological parents

If you are a step-parent or same-sex couple with a child and have questions about second-parent adoption in New York State, Sherry A. Bishko, Esq. Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP can assist you in navigating this important and complex issue. WHAT ...

October 15, 2025

Getting Divorced? Organizing Your Finances and Documents

Understand your finances and organize financial documents before divorce to be a better position afterward.

September 30, 2025

Prenuptial Agreements Make More Sense Than You Might Have Thought

Making sure you’re on the same page financially before getting married We’ve posted before about prenuptial agreements (Brett Jones’s 2-part series in October 2018) but not from the perspective discussed here. Today we’ll look at prenups primarily from a financial ...

September 15, 2025

Child Support and Custody Modifications: How Does it Work?

Life changes may necessitate changing a divorce judgment or order. Changes may be financial, or relate to child custody. Legal information under New York law.

September 3, 2025

Can I Get Child Support for My Adult Disabled Child Who Is Over 21?

by Sherry A. Bishko Attorney Custodial Parents of Developmentally Disabled Children Over the Age of 21 May Be Eligible for Child Support Until the Child Attains the Age of 26 The age of emancipation in New York State for child ...

August 30, 2025

Free Monthly Divorce Options Presentations Begin Again in September

What happens if I get divorced? How does the divorce process work? Will I have enough money to support myself and my children? Will I get to be with my children? How does custody and visitation work? What will happen to ...

August 15, 2025

Considering Divorce? Strategic Planning may result in better outcomes

Pre-divorce factors you should consider with your lawyer.

July 31, 2025

What Happens When I File a Divorce Action?

Court Procedure in Divorce Cases We hear a lot about the emotional aspects of divorce; feelings are not just a salient feature, but for many are the dominant feature of the process. But what, exactly, is the process? It may ...

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AI (ChatGPT) IS NOT A LAWYER

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR KIDS AFTER A BREAKUP, SEPARATION OR DIVORCE

SECOND PARENT ADOPTIONS in the Hudson Valley: Step parents, Same sex couples, non-biological parents

Getting Divorced? Organizing Your Finances and Documents

Prenuptial Agreements Make More Sense Than You Might Have Thought

Child Support and Custody Modifications: How Does it Work?

Can I Get Child Support for My Adult Disabled Child Who Is Over 21?

Free Monthly Divorce Options Presentations Begin Again in September

Considering Divorce? Strategic Planning may result in better outcomes

What Happens When I File a Divorce Action?

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