Plaine & Katz, LLP

Plaine & Katz, LLP Plaine & Katz, LLP, is a Queens, New York, boutique law firm providing legal advice and litigation skill in matrimonial and family law.

Our mission is to walk with you through the turmoil of family legal problems and protect you and your rights at every step. Every client at Plaine & Katz receives the personal attention of Mark or Joshua, whether we are negotiating a multimillion-dollar marital estate or handling a simple divorce.

Winning a battle may come down to how well your lawyer is able to present you and your parenting skills to the judge. ...
01/15/2016

Winning a battle may come down to how well your lawyer is able to present you and your parenting skills to the judge.

How to Win a Custody Battle Leave a reply {2:35 minutes to read} Winning a custody battle is all about your lawyer’s presentation to the judge. Recently, I was talking to a wise judge who explained that deciding on a custody case is almost always an easy task. When there is one good parent and one b…

The stress of the holidays often take their final tolls on already shaky marriages.
12/22/2015

The stress of the holidays often take their final tolls on already shaky marriages.

When the Holiday Party Is Over Leave a reply {2:55 minutes to read} Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, festive trees with glowing lights and stockings hung by the chimney… In contrast to all of these wonderful traditions, the holidays can greatly increase the stress on a troubled marriage. When the…

Your Child Custody Agreement & State Law may prevent you from moving: Read this to learn what you can do.
11/20/2015

Your Child Custody Agreement & State Law may prevent you from moving: Read this to learn what you can do.

7 Things Divorced Parents Need to Know About Relocating Leave a reply {4:20 minutes to read} Under New York Law, a custodial parent cannot relocate to another state without consent from the other parent or a court order. Imagine you are a single parent who has been offered a great job in Denver. Y…

An Order of Protection is a serious matter with grave consequences and long-term ramifications.
10/21/2015

An Order of Protection is a serious matter with grave consequences and long-term ramifications.

What is an Order of Protection? Leave a reply {3: 40 minutes to read} An order of protection begins with a family offense petition. A family offense petition is a petition filed in the family court where one party (the “petitioner”) alleges that another party (the “respondent”) committed an act that…

Whether you are a single parent or happily married -- and without your spouse -- there are things you need to know whe...
10/07/2015

Whether you are a single parent or happily married -- and without your spouse -- there are things you need to know when with .

Traveling with Children? Make Sure You Read This First! Leave a reply {2:20 minutes to read} What rights do custodial and noncustodial parents have to take their children on domestic or international trips? Custody/visitation agreements and court orders should be as detailed and specific as possible…

When a child is conceived, the husband is automatically named, but is that the case in ? Read on to find out!
08/26/2015

When a child is conceived, the husband is automatically named, but is that the case in ? Read on to find out!

Same-Sex Marriages – What Rights Does a Non-Biological Parent Have? Leave a reply {Read in 2:50 minutes} In same-sex marriages, no presumption of legitimacy arises. New York Law states that a child conceived during a marriage is presumed to be legitimate. However, all presumptions are rebuttable, a…

If you hit or spank a child causing welts or bruising, you could be guilty of .
08/12/2015

If you hit or spank a child causing welts or bruising, you could be guilty of .

Is Corporal Punishment Legal and When Does It Become Excessive? Leave a reply {Read in 2:50 minutes} What is corporal punishment? “Corporal punishment” by definition means physical punishment of a child, whether it’s a spanking, a slap on the wrist, a smack across the face, or a beating with a belt.…

Agreements need to be specifically spelled out, especially when the children are involved.
07/30/2015

Agreements need to be specifically spelled out, especially when the children are involved.

Legal vs Residential Custody: What Should You Know? Leave a reply {Read in 3:05 minutes} When discussing custody with a client, it must be clear that there are two different facets: legal and residential. Residential custody defines where the children will primarily reside; and Legal custody concern…

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