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How Can a Parent’s Legal Marijuana Use Impact Child Custody Cases in New York?

Rosemary Lepiane
September 05, 2023
Article
In this article: Can marijuana affect my custody case? Medical Marijuana Arguments Used in Custody Cases Summary The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act legalized the use of marijuana state-wide in 2021. This legalization posed huge uncertainty for divorce and family law attorneys in how marijuana's greater accessibility would affect family court/custodial cases. Now, after two Read More »

Rosemary Lepiane Wins Motion to Dismiss Re-Petition for Custody After Custodial Decision at Trial

Rosemary Lepiane
July 20, 2023
Representative Matter
Bousquet Holstein attorney Rosemary Lepiane won a motion to dismiss a father's petition for a modification of custody order after trial. After trial, the father filed for a modification of custody with affidavits claiming new information, but re-asserted facts that had been already been addressed during the trial. Attorney Lepiane moved to dismiss since father Read More »

Rosemary Lepiane Wins Three Motions to Dismiss on Custody Case

Rosemary Lepiane
July 13, 2023
Representative Matter
Bousquet Holstein attorney Rosemary Lepiane won three motions to dismiss parental time requests from non-custodial parties after her client moved her child out of state. Lepiane's client had previously filed an order of protection after suffering domestic violence from the child's father. Thereafter, the client and child moved to a different county in-state and over Read More »

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: What is the Difference?

Steve Paquette, Rosemary Lepiane
February 16, 2023
Article
One of the first decisions a couple must make when facing a divorce, is what kind of process to use – mediation, collaboration, or litigation.   Litigated divorces are known to be lengthy, costly, and stressful. While that may be the only route for some, others may prefer a less combative approach, especially when there Read More »

Financial Pitfalls When Navigating a Divorce During a Period of Financial Turbulence – FAQs

Rosemary Lepiane, Ryan S. Suser, Steve Paquette
May 04, 2020
Article
A centerpiece of divorce settlement is the equitable division of the assets and debts of the marriage and the proper allocation of cash flow through child support and a period of spousal maintenance.  In a time where the economy, and perhaps even one's  own career outlook face instability, caution must be used to avoid self-inflicted pain Read More »
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