Child Custody and Family Offenses

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

June 30, 2025

How Do We Break The News To Our Children?

An often asked question when couples have made the decision to separate is “What do we tell the kids? ” There are child therapists skilled in these matters, and seeking their assistance may help you with how to approach your ...

April 23, 2020

HOW DO I NAVIGATE TIMESHARING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

If you are unsure about whether or not you should share your children in accordance with your custody order during this uncertain and frightening time, you are not alone. Our firm is getting questions from many clients asking whether or ...

July 11, 2019

Take Your Best Shot

THE VACCINATION KERFUFFLE IN THE COURTROOM The New York State Bar Association Journal for April, 2019, carried an article titled “Who Calls the Shots?” No, it’s not about women film directors. It’s about legal disputes related to mandatory vaccinations. I ...

July 15, 2018

DON’T BELIEVE RADIO ADVERTISING: Divorce Mediation Faster, Safe, Costs Less than Litigation

Some lawyers, trying to secure more divorce clients, trash mediation in their radio ads. Contrary to these advertisement’s claims, mediation frequently results in a better understanding of dispute issues and legally binding agreements, at less emotional and financial cost than ...

May 10, 2018

CUSTODY: Trying to work out parenting plan works in your favor

CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS: BEING ACCOMMODATING WHEN CHOOSING YOUR PARENTING PLAN DOESN’T PREJUDICE YOUR RIGHTS IN LITIGATION A mediation colleague recently blogged about the advantages of mediation over litigated divorce in working out the right parenting plan for your child or children. ...

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