Blog Posts in December, 2010 Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 23-Dec-2010 Finding the Right Lawyer The first consideration in hiring a divorce lawyer is to examine the experience and qualifications the lawyer has in the field of divorce and other family law matters such as custody and support. Since there are no standards for specialization in New ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 22-Dec-2010 Analyzing an Offer of Settlement Before you can begin to evaluate an offer of settlement you must have an educated view of the parameters of a court ordered judgment. In this regard the advice of your attorney who should be well versed in the upper and lower limits of a court award, ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 21-Dec-2010 Knowing When to Fold Them This old proverb used by skilled poker players, is no less applicable to partries negotiating a marital settlement agreement. Most parties have unreasonable expectations of what they must pay or receive if their case goes to trial. It is your ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 20-Dec-2010 When to Call the Police The decision to call the police when domestic violence rears it ugly head is not an easy one to make. Many women feel that they do not want to involve the police in a purely domestic argument. Others consider the impact on the children that a visit ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 18-Dec-2010 Drug and Alcohol Testing in Custody Cases There are many instances where a parent is addicted to either prescription drugs, or to illegal drugs such as cocaine or marijuana. When this occurs and there is a custody dispute between parents, it is most important on the very first visit before a ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 15-Dec-2010 Preparing for Trial Most busy attorneys do not devote sufficient time in preparing for trial. Making certain that the relevant documents you deem necessary for the defense or prosecution of your case, will be received into evidence, cannot be strongly enough emphasized. ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 8-Dec-2010 Orders of Protection Orders of protection to day are freely obtainable from the court. There is no need to have an attorney bring a petition before the court for an order of protection,, since the "intake clerks" in each court will interview you, and based upon ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 7-Dec-2010 Filing an Appeal The decision whether to take an appeal, whether it is of right, or whether it is necessary for your lawyer to petition one of the appeals court for permission to take an appeal, is not a light matter. It must be carefully considered to determine ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 3-Dec-2010 Appeals in Divorce Cases Every litigant has an absolute right of appeal from a decision and order rendered by the trial court (In New York the Supreme court). It is essential that if you feel aggrieved by the decision after trial, that you file a document known as a ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 2-Dec-2010 Child Support While at College A recent case by an appellate court makes clear that a parent may deduct college expenses paid for room and board from his child support obligation pursuant to a court order. This result can be avoided by a carefully crafted separation agreement that ... Continue Reading Posted By Elliot D. Samuelson 1-Dec-2010 Being Prepared for Court Conferences There is no more important facet of divorce litigation than being prepared for a court conference, either to attempt a settlement or to obtain relief such as a court order directing payment of support or matters pertaining to children, such as ... Continue Reading