Here is the version of this story nobody talks about. Two people agree the marriage is over, find the forms online and file. Six months later one of them discovers they signed away a share of a pension worth more than the house. The forms were complete. The process...
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Single-parent adoption: Breaking barriers to building families
Families in New York come in many forms, and adoption reflects that diversity. More single adults now choose to adopt and build stable, loving homes for their adopted children. State law supports these families by focusing on a child’s best interests, not family...
Children’s Rights in New York Family Court
Family Court proceedings can be overwhelming and stressful for everyone involved, including the children. The roles of the child in Court proceedings is often misunderstood. However, the voice of the child matters in Court. New York is unique in that it is one of...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April marks the 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM was first nationally observed in 2001, and in 2009, President Barak Obama was the first president to officially proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During the month of...
Pride Month 2021
Donnellan Law, PLLC proudly joins in solidarity with those in our community who identify as LGBTQ+* as we celebrate Pride Month 2021. Pride Month has historically been celebrated in June to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion which took place in New York...