Sunshine, Isaacson & Hecht, LLP

10/24/2017

When parents do not keep the child’s best interest in mind, the likelihood of self-sabotage increases.

Child custody proceedings are difficult and stressful for both parents. With emotions running high, parents often unwittingly make poor choices that adversely a...

09/14/2017

Most people are surprised by the answer...Our new article explains!

{2:40 minutes to read} Almost every new client that consults with our firm for a divorce proceeding asks one of two questions: Does my spouse have to pay for my...

06/13/2017

Divorcing AND own a pet? Parting spouses must work together to create a custody arrangement or they risk losing their beloved pet forever.

In New York divorce proceedings, pets are treated as property. Similar to a piece of furniture or an automobile, the court is interested in the pet’s monetary value. The opposite is true for owners who view their pets as children.

05/15/2017

On the day we celebrate to honor mothers, a mother from Linderhurst gave her own life to save her daughter
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On the day set aside to honor mothers, a Lindenhurst woman gave her own life to save her daughter’s Sunday morning when she was hit

04/07/2017

Today is . If you or your loved one suffers from depression, people are here to listen. Check out WHO for info

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04/07/2017

Researchers have reported that women are more likely than men to ask for divorce

Women initiated 69% of divorces, compared to 31% of men

03/17/2017

Happy St. Patrick's day. Celebrate safely

03/14/2017

Due to the storm, Sunshine, Isaacson & Hecht will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday March 14, 2017. Stay safe.

03/08/2017

Happy International Women's Day
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The first International Women's Day was in 1911. In 1975 the United Nations started to celebrate IWD. Groups across the world support IWD each year...

03/08/2017

Did you know in Alaska divorce courts will now treat pets like children. Unfortunately, New York courts have expressed that family pets will not be based on the same standard as child custody
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A groundbreaking statute requires judges to “consider the well-being” of an animal in pet custody cases.