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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 »

Ryan Suser Obtains Dismissal of Intra-State Custody Matter

Ryan S. Suser
June 04, 2019
Representative Matter
Ryan Suser, a Member and Litigation Attorney in the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, obtained a dismissal of a matter involving the intra-state movement of children.  Following a trial and appeal in the United Kingdom, the father had relocated to California and filed a new custody matter there.  The mother, in possession of the Read More »

Ryan Suser Obtains Dismissal After Trial

Ryan S. Suser
June 04, 2019
Representative Matter
Ryan Suser, a Member and Litigation Attorney in the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, obtained a dismissal of a child custody enforcement matter after two days of trial in the Onondaga County Family Court.  At issue, among other things, was whether an alleged violation of a prior order by Suser's client warranted a change Read More »

Ryan Suser Obtains Emergency Stay Involving Intra-State Movement of Children

Ryan S. Suser
April 08, 2019
Representative Matter
Ryan Suser,  a Member and Litigation Attorney in the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, successfully obtained an emergency stay in a matter involving the intra-state movement of children.  Suser's client relocated with the children to another state, alleging domestic violence.  A New York Family Court ordered that she return to this State.  Suser brought Read More »

Divorce and Business Assets: What You Need to Know

Steve Paquette
Article
Divorce can be challenging, stressful, and wrought with emotion. In circumstances where one or both spouses have business interests to protect, it can also be complicated. Whether you have spent years building your business, or perhaps inherited a family business, you have invested and sacrificed greatly to ensure its success. Chances are you don’t want Read More »

Financial and Estate Planning During and After Your Divorce

Steve Paquette
Publication
Starting a new life often means making changes to important planning documents. What made sense for a couple fully invested in a marriage may not make sense during the divorcing process, or after the divorce is finalized. In litigated matters, Restraining Orders may prevent some changes during the process, but others are allowed. After divorce, you are Read More »

Matrimonial and Family Law Reference Guide

Steve Paquette
Publication
Contemplating separation or divorce from a spouse and imagining the next phase of one's life can seem overwhelming.  Steve has listed for you some of the key areas that will need to be addressed, in order to provide some clarity, education and the frame work for a "game plan" as you move forward with the Read More »
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