The Law Firm of Barr & Barr, PLLC

The Law Firm of Barr & Barr, PLLC The Law Firm of Barr & Barr, PLLC

04/18/2019

Spousal Maintenance Determined Separately
Spousal maintenance is a payment from one spouse to the other to help sustain the recipient spouse after divorce. Similar to the division of property, the court’s order for spousal maintenance must be equitable. Payments can be periodic (monthly, for example) or in a lump sum, and for a set or indefinite period of time. A spouse can request temporary maintenance payments during the divorce process, the amount of which will be based on specific income guidelines.

When the court orders the divorce and the property has been divided, the court can also make a permanent maintenance award. In New York, an award for spousal maintenance is based on many of the same factors as the division of property. Some other factors include the spouses’ level of education and earning capacity, the marital standard of living, and the needs of any children. The court also considers domestic violence during the marriage, which may have kept the battered spouse from seeking or improving employment. The court is also free to look at any factor relevant to the award of maintenance, such as a spouse’s ability to pay.

04/18/2019

Equitable Division
New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that the marital property will be divided between spouses in a way that is equitable, or fair. The court decides what’s fair based on a set of factors that show what each of you contributed to the marriage and what each spouse will need to move forward after divorce. The division does not have to be equal to be considered fair.

The court will be involved in the division only if you could not work together with your spouse to resolve your property disputes. Throughout the divorce process, you will have opportunities to decide with your spouse how you want to split your property between yourselves. The court will usually accept a written separation agreement on how you want to divide your property. It is only if you cannot reach a compromise with your spouse that the court will step in and divide your property for you.

04/10/2019

Social media now permeates nearly all areas of our lives‘ and the law.

04/10/2019

Effective Solutions for Child Custody Issues
A divorce can be a source of pain and emotional trauma for all in the affected family, especially when it comes to determining the custody of the child (children). If you are on the verge of separating from your partner and need help with resolving your contentious child custody issues, turn to the compassionate attorneys at Barr & Barr Law Firm.

We can closely work with parents to find a suitable, workable solution that takes into account the needs and best interests of their children. We offer focused, solution-oriented legal services.

Trust us to work with you to decide on the parent with whom the child will primarily reside. You can also rely on us to help determine the child support payments for the noncustodial parent. Call Barr & Barr Law Firm to get the legal guidance and assistance regarding your child custody issues!

04/10/2019

Trust Our Attorneys to Help You Keep Your Assets
Distribution of assets is an important aspect of divorce proceedings. It's important that you get to keep what's rightfully yours. For this, you would need the assistance and guidance of knowledgeable legal professionals who are experts at evaluating your properties and other assets.

Let the competent attorneys at Barr & Barr Law Firm assist you with your business appraisal and marital asset distribution needs. Contact us today.
We Can Help You With the Following
Business appraisals
Real estate appraisals
Child custody cases

04/09/2019

While mediation is simple to understand, it’s sometimes difficult to explain. When asked, most will say that mediation is an alternative to the traditional dispute resolution model of litigation – and that’s true; but mediation is more than that. Mediation is an environment of trust. It’s an opportunity to sit and discuss important issues in a neutral, non-hostile atmosphere; it’s an opportunity for you to express yourself in a safe controlled environment; the structure of that environment finds its roots in the time honored tradition of the village elder, family counselor and religious advisor; recognized neutrals who’s interests are to guide you through the minefields of family disputes and facilitate peaceful and respectful resolution of your differences.

That structured environment, and the mediation process itself, provides the greatest opportunity for peaceful resolution and future growth. As mediation is self-determinative (as well as confidential and voluntary) it is best suited to family and divorce law because no one is in a better position to determine what’s right for your family - than you - not attorneys, judges, nor disinterested third parties. It is acknowledged that divorce by litigation places a heavy toll upon the family; that divorce by litigation serves to further fracture an already fractured relationship making it more difficult, if not impossible, for you to continue, after divorce, to relate to each other as “mom and dad”, rather than angry ex-spouses. Although you may be parting as husband and wife, you remain mom and dad. Having children is a lifelong commitment because we share a common bond with our children – the future. Whatever the age of your children there will always be another family function that will require you to come together as a family, how you you divorce will determine whether you enjoy those events as a family or as bitter adversaries.

That’s what mediation is (at least in part). The reason that mediation is important is because when all is said and done, you’re still a family, you’re still mom and dad, and God willing, will be for a very long time to come.

04/09/2019

Let Us Help You With Your Spousal Support Case
If you're involved in a divorce proceeding and want to know whether you're eligible to receive spousal support or whether you would need to pay spousal support, turn to the experienced attorneys at Barr & Barr Law Firm.

We will provide you with the expert guidance and legal assistance you need for your spousal support case. We'll also help you understand all the issues pertaining to the grant of spousal support by the courts. Trust us to protect your rights and fight to ensure a fair payment.

Count on the attorneys at Barr & Barr Law Firm to help determine the amount of alimony that has to be paid to support a spouse during or after a divorce. There are certain elements that are taken into consideration for determining the amount of alimony. These include the length of marriage, income, current income and earning potential of requesting spouses, and other critical factors. You will be pleased to know that we offer FREE consultations!

04/04/2019

Helping You With Your Child Support Case
The process of negotiating for and obtaining child support can be long and stressful. Trust the dedicated, professional attorneys at Barr & Barr Law Firm to provide you with the legal advice you need for your child support case.

Our attorneys will guide you during the whole process to make sure that you are aware of your rights and help you get the payments you are entitled to. If you are the noncustodial parent, we'll fight to ensure that your child support obligation is fair and reasonable.

We'll work with you to determine the actual child support payment to be made in your particular situation. Our legal services are available for divorced and unmarried couples. When it comes to child support, choose our professional attorneys. You will be pleased to know that we offer FREE consultations.

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