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Plain language guides to divorce, custody, and support in Suffolk County, written by Beau Taylor.
How Long Does a Divorce Take in New York?
Realistic timelines for uncontested and contested divorces in Suffolk County, what slows a case down, and how to shorten it.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost on Long Island?
Flat fees, retainers, hourly rates, court costs, and who pays the lawyers. A plain explanation of what a Suffolk County divorce costs and how to keep it down.
Equitable Distribution in New York: Marital vs. Separate Property
How New York divides property in a divorce: what counts as marital property, what stays separate, how the house, pensions, and businesses are handled, and why equitable does not always mean equal.
How Child Support Is Calculated in New York
The Child Support Standards Act formula step by step: combined income, percentages by number of children, the income cap, add on expenses, imputed income, and when the court deviates from the formula.
What to Bring to Your First Consultation With a Divorce Lawyer
A practical checklist for your first meeting with a Suffolk County divorce or family law attorney, and what to expect during the consultation.
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