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Darren M. Shapiro
Practice Areas
Adoptions
Private Placement Adoption
Annulments and Custody, Support, Maintenance & Equitable Distribution
Appeals
Are Appeals on Parenting Time and Child Custody Usually Successful in New York?
Child Custody and Visitation
Answering 10 Frequent Questions on Child Custody
Abuse and Neglect in Custody Cases
Attorney for the Children
Best Interest Standard
Primary Caretaker
Child Custody Trials
Children in Camera Testimonies Within a Child Custody Case
Designing Opening Statements for Child Custody Trials
Child Custody Cases and Closing Statements
Evidence at Custody Trials
How can You use Direct Examination for Child Custody Trials?
Tips on Children in Custody Cases
Understanding Cross Examination for Child Custody Cases
Child Relocations
Relocation Clauses and Child Custody Matters
Child Specialists
Decisions on Custody
Joint Custody
Split the Children Between Parents
Child Custody and Parenting Time and the New Significant Other
Step-Parents, Custody, Guardianship, and Adoption
Legal Custody Granted to Three People in Long Island Court
Evidence Time Period in Child Custody Modification
Time Period for Change of Circumstances for Child Custody Modification
Forensics
When Forensics are Appropriate in Child Custody
Hague Convention on Abduction
Parental Alienation
Custody Modification due to Parental Alienation
Parent Coordinators in Child Custody Cases
Recording Conversations or Phone Calls in Divorce or Child Custody Cases
Using Video Evidence in Child Custody, Divorce & Family Law Cases
Uniform Custody Act – UCCJEA
Managing Out of State Custody Orders in New York
Child Custody and Pre-Conception Agreements
Sobriety in Child Custody and Visitation
Pre-Conception Agreements to Raise Children
Determining State Jurisdiction in Divorces for Child Custody With an Out-of-State Child or Parent
Handling the Consolidation of Child Custody Claims in the New York Courts
Text Messages and Child Custody Cases
Custody and Guardianship in New York: What You Need to Know
Temporary or Pendente Lite Child Custody and Visitation Orders
Bringing Mindfulness Into Child Custody Cases and Litigation
Child Support
Child Support Arrears
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 1): Temporary Orders and Guidelines
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 2): Paternity, Constructive Emancipation and Equitable Estoppel
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 3): Support Decisions and The Uniform Interstate Act
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 4): Discretionary Matters and Child Support Deviations
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 5): Support Orders, Incorrect Income Executions and Written Objections
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 6): New Significant Others and Stepparents
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 7): Proof of Income, Payments, and Self-Employment
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 8): Additional Components for Child Support Payments and Support Arrears
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 9): Post-Judgement Modifications and Support Violations
Child Support Guide (Part 10): Remarriages and Claiming a Child as a Dependent
Child Support Bullet Guide (Part 11): Support Agreements and Mediation
Child Support College Expenses
How Are College Education Costs Managed in New York Divorce?
Child Support Discretion
Child Support Modifications and New Calculations
Child Support on all Income
Child Support Proof of Payments
Child Support Violations / Contempt
Constructive Emancipation
Crucial Things You Should Know About New York Child Support
Deviations From the Guideline Child Support Amounts
Is Court-Ordered Child Support Affected by a Parent's Remarriage?
DNA in Child Support Cases
New York Law Extends Child Support for Children With Special Needs
Self-Employed and Income in Divorce, Child Support, Maintenance and Beyond
Step-Parents, Child Support, and Paternity
Support Based on Custody
Support Collection Unit
Support Magistrates
The New Significant Other and Child Support
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Collaborative Law
Streamlined Collaborative Law Divorce
What Makes a Divorce a Collaborative Case?
Divorce
Children as Dependents under the New Tax Law
Claiming Child as Dependent
Collecting Spousal Missed Payments in New York
Divorce Discretion
Divorce Processes
Children’s Statements and Hearsay Exceptions in Divorce
Financial Disclosure in Divorce
Service by Facebook, Publication & Alternatives
Immediate Divorce Filing
Divorce Process Options Detailed
Divorce Trials and Evidence
Explaining Divorce Trial Opening Statements
The Value of Direct Examination for Divorce Trials
Your Guide to Cross Examination in Divorce Trials
Using Closing Statements and Summations in Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Maintenance and Taxes After 2018
Pendente Lite Motions
Pendente Lite / Temporary Child Support
Temporary Maintenance and Additional Expenses
Temporary / Pendente Lite Maintenance
Post Judgment Divorce Cases
Requesting Maintenance or Alimony Modifications After Divorce
The 2015 and 2016 Maintenance (fka Alimony) Law
Maintenance and Cohabitation
Maintenance and Spousal Support pre 2015 & 2016 Changes
Maintenance and Spousal Support Violations
Maintenance for Shorter Than the Guideline Duration
Maintenance for Longer Than the Guideline Duration
Understanding Spousal Maintenance for Cases Featuring High-Income Earners
Spousal Support or Maintenance Below the Guideline Amount
Business Income and Maintenance
The Common Considerations in Divorce
Attorney Fees and Agreements
Counsel Fees
Deferring the Sale of Marital Homes in New York Divorce Law
Delaying the Sale of the Marital Home Following Divorce in New York
Deviations in Final Awards for Divorce Judgments
Divorce and Automatic Orders
Residency Requirements for Divorce
Residency Requirements for Divorce in New York
Social Security Benefits and Divorce
The Positive Side of Divorce
Understanding Maintenance Jurisdiction When Parties Move From New York
Understanding Marital Debt Distribution
The Concerns for Mature and Senior Divorces
Uncontested Divorces
When can a Divorce be Withdrawn in New York?
Client’s Rights and Responsibilities in Divorce and Family Law Cases
The Issue of Incorrect Information in Spousal or Child Support Income Executions
New York Child Support and Unreimbursed Business Employee Expenses in Divorce and Child Support Cases
Interpreting Vague Terms in a Stipulation of Settlement for New York Divorces
Divorcing a Narcissist: What You Need to Know
Do Children Have to Comply with Visitation Orders in New York?
Health Insurance After a Divorce
Understanding the Impact of the Updated Tax Rules for Divorcing Couples in New York
Understanding Divorce and Litigation Bullet Points: Part 1
Divorce Bullet Points Part 2: Settlement Agreements and Trials
Divorce Litigation Guide Part 3: Expenses in Divorce
Divorce Litigation Guide: Part 4: Medical Expense and Pension
Divorce Litigation Guide Part 5: Children and Litigation Issues in Child Custody and Divorce Cases
Divorce Litigation Guide Bullets Part 6: Spousal Maintenance Guidelines
Divorce Litigation Guide Part 7: Spousal Maintenance, Economic Partnerships, and High Income in Divorce Litigation
Divorce Litigation Bullet Points Part 8: Direct Examination and Opening Statements
Divorce Litigation Guide (Part 9): Cross Examination and Closing Statements
Divorce Litigation Bullets (Part 10): Choices and Service of Process
Divorce Litigation Bullets (Part 11): Retirement Assets and Senior Divorces
Divorce Litigation Bullet Guide (Part 12) Marital Debt and Property Issues
Divorce Litigation Bullet Guide (Part 13) Temporary Orders and Pendente Lite
Divorce Litigation Bullet Guide (Part 14): Residency Requirements, No Fault, and Withdrawing a Divorce
Divorce Litigation Bullets Guide (Part 15): Equitable Distribution, Marital Effort, and Adultery
Divorce Litigation Guide (Part 16): Separate and Marital Property, Tax and Businesses
Divorce Litigation Guide (Part 17): Uncontested Divorce and Switching Away from Litigation
Divorce Litigation Guide (Part 18): Vacating a Divorce and Post-Judgement Modifications
Equitable Distribution
Decisions on Equitable Distribution
Egregious Conduct and Equitable Distribution in Divorce
Equal or Unequal Distribution
How Spouse Contributions and Efforts Affect Equitable Distribution
New York Family Law and the Concept of Economic Partnerships
Separate Property v. Marital Property
Understanding Equitable Distribution in New York Divorce Cases
Medical Expenses
Understanding the Basics of Debt Distribution in Divorce Mediation and Litigation
Debt Distribution
Family Court Overview
Can a Family Court Deal with a Support Request when a Divorce is Pending?
The Basics of Court Ordered Mediation in New York Family Court
Serving Processes in Family Court Cases
Grandparent Rights and Guardianship
Grandparent Standing
Grandparent Visitation
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Grandparent Visitation and Children’s Wishes
Forensic Evaluations and Grandparent Visitation
Juvenile Delinquency
Divorce Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Child Support Mediation for Married and Unmarried Couples
Mediating Deviation From Support Guidelines
Divorce Mediation Agreements are Binding
Divorce Mediation Benefits
Divorce Mediation in High-Conflict Relationships
Considerations Against Mediation for High-Conflict Couples
Divorce Mediator Standards
Divorce Mediation Styles
Communication Tips in Divorce Mediation
Conflict De-Escalation
Drafting and Review Attorneys
Financial Neutrals in Litigation, Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Law
How to do Divorce Mediation the Right Way
Material Misrepresentation of Assets in Divorce
Preparing for Your Divorce Mediation
Suggesting Mediation to a Spouse
Why a Lawyer for Divorce Mediator?
Why not Divorce Mediation by Caucus?
Considering Divorce Mediation by Caucus
Reasons to Consider Caucusing in Divorce Mediation
Caucus in Divorce Mediation: Why You Might Decide Against It
The Ground Rules and Techniques of Divorce Mediation Caucusing
Child Custody Mediation Married v. Unmarried Parents
Using Mediation for Parenting Time and Child Custody Decisions
Dealing with Child Support Using Mediation
What Would Cause the Courts to Modify a Divorce Mediation Child Support Agreement
Using Mediation to Consider Divorce Maintenance
Simplifying Equitable Distribution Through Mediation
Divorce Mediation in Long Island 2018
What Will Divorce Mediation Look Like in 2019?
Do You Need a Review Attorney or a Divorce Mediator?
Prenuptial Agreements: What Do They Cover in New York?
Costs of a Traditional Divorce vs. New York Mediation
When Will Courts Uphold NY Divorce Mediation Child Custody Agreements?
Changing Child Custody Divorce Mediation Agreements
Do You Need Mediation with Private Preliminary Planning?
Preliminary Planning Session Preparation
How to Get an Uncontested Divorce with Mediation
What Should You Include in a Separation Agreement?
Why Questions are Crucial in Divorce Mediation
Is Marital Mediation Right for You?
Techniques to Prepare for Divorce Negotiations
Is Divorce Mediation through Skype, Phone, or Video Call a Possibility?
Your Guide to Mandatory Presumptive Mediation in Divorce
Divorce Mediation: The Bullet Point Guide Part (1)
Divorce Mediation Quick Bullet Points (Part 2)
Divorce Mediation Bullet Points (Part 3)
Divorce Mediation Bullet Point Guide (Part 4)
Divorce Mediation Bullet Point Guide (Part 5)
Divorce Mediation Bullet Point Guide (Part 6)
Divorce Mediation by Zoom in New York
Virtual and In-Person Divorce Mediation, New York City
Virtual or In-Person Manhattan Divorce Mediation: A Flexible Solution for New York Residents
Online Divorce Mediation in Brooklyn: In-Person and Virtual Solutions
Bronx County Virtual or In-Person Divorce Mediation
In-Person and Virtual Divorce Mediation New York State
Flexible Mediation (Online and In-Person) for Rockland and New York State
Virtual or In-Person Divorce Mediation Staten Island (Richmond County)
In-Person or Virtual Divorce Mediation Westchester County
Virtual Divorce Mediation Services: Oneida County, NY
Saratoga County Virtual Divorce Mediation Solutions
Virtual Divorce Mediation for Saratoga County, New York
Niagara County NY Virtual Divorce Mediation Services
Shared Custody, Child Support, Zoom Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Name Changes
How Courts Decide if Name Changes are in a Child’s Best Interests
Everything You Need to Know About Name Changes and Privacy in Family Law
Transgender and Name Changes
Neglect and Abuse
Challenging a CPS / ACS Indicated Finding
Indicated CPS / ACS Fair Hearing
Should You Admit Neglect
Educational Neglect
Orders of Protection
Bringing an Order of Protection Case or Family Offense Petition Court on a Child’s Behalf
Understanding Child Testimony in Family Offense / Order of Protection Cases
Family and Criminal Court Orders of Protection
New York Divorce: Does Surveillance Using a Private Investigator Violate an Order of Protection?
Orders of Protection v. Restraining Orders
Orders of Protection in Custody Cases
Specific Family Offenses
Paternity
Addressing the Common Child Custody Issues with Sperm Donors in New York
DNA Paternity Test
Surrogacy
Paternity, Equitable Estoppel and the Presumption of Legitimacy
Practice Highlights
Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial, Separation Agreements and Stipulations
Pre & Postnuptial Agreements, Child Custody and Child Support
Islamic Law
Jewish Law
Universal Life Prenuptial
Upholding or Setting Aside a Stipulation of Settlement
Same Sex Relationships
Same Sex Couples and Child Custody
Separation
Binding Separation Agreements From Mediation
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Choosing a Divorce Attorney on Long Island
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Long Island Child Custody Lawyer
Long Island Divorce Lawyer
Long Island Divorce Attorney
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New Cassel Child Custody Lawyer
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Western Long Island Divorce Attorneys
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Nassau County
Nassau County Child Custody
Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Westbury Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Westbury Nassau County Child Custody
Child Custody Matters in Cedarhurst, Nassau County
Bellmore
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Eastern Nassau County Divorce Lawyers
Eastern Nassau County Divorce Mediation
Elmont
Farmingdale
Floral Park
Floral Park Child Custody
Freeport
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Great Neck Nassau County, Divorce Mediators
Great Neck, Nassau County Child Custody Lawyer
Greenvale Child Custody Lawyer
Hempstead
Hicksville
Hicksville Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Hicksville, Nassau County Child Custody Lawyer
Island Park
Jericho
Jericho Child Custody Lawyer
Jericho, Nassau County Divorce Mediators
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Levittown Nassau County Child Custody
Levittown, Nassau County, Divorce Mediators
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Malverne
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Merrick
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New Hyde Park Child Custody
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North Hempstead, Nassau County Divorce Mediator
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Old Westbury
Old Westbury, Nassau County, Divorce Mediator
Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Plainview
Port Washington
Port Washington Divorce Mediatior
Rockville Centre
Roslyn
Salisbury
Seaford
Syosset
Syosset, Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Syosset, Nassau County Child Custody Lawyer
Town of Hempstead Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Uniondale
Valley Stream
Westbury
Western Nassau County Divorce Mediator
Western Nassau County Divorce Lawyers
Williston Park
Woodbury
North Shore
North Shore of Nassau County Child Custody
North Shore Nassau County Divorce Lawyer
Divorce Mediation in Nassau County, New York
South Shore
South Shore of Nassau County Child Custody
Woodbury, Nassau County, Divorce Mediator
Queens County
Astoria
Bayside
Corona
Douglaston
Far Rockaway
Flushing
Forest Hills
Howard Beach
Jackson Heights
Jamaica
Kew Gardens
Little Neck
Maspeth
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Queens Village
Ridgewood
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Zoom, Virtual and In-Person Divorce Mediation
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Amityville
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Huntington Station Divorce Lawyer
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Stony Brook
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Practice Areas
Adoptions
Private Placement Adoption
Annulments and Custody, Support, Maintenance & Equitable Distribution
Appeals
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Collaborative Law
Divorce
Equitable Distribution
Family Court Overview
Serving Processes in Family Court Cases
Grandparent Rights and Guardianship
Juvenile Delinquency
Divorce Mediation
Name Changes
Transgender and Name Changes
Neglect and Abuse
Orders of Protection
Paternity
Paternity, Equitable Estoppel and the Presumption of Legitimacy
Practice Highlights
Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial, Separation Agreements and Stipulations
Same Sex Relationships
Same Sex Couples and Child Custody
Separation
Binding Separation Agreements From Mediation