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Parental Alienation

When I first met Alison, I was a recently separated father experiencing parental alienation and was having limited access to my child despite my requests to the mother. Alison explained to me that what I was experiencing was not...

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What is the difference between custody and visitation?

Parents beginning the divorce process have many factors to consider when it comes to the future well-being of their child. Typically, both parents want to have as much time as possible with their child. It can be possible for divorcing spouses to work out arrangements...

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Compassion and Support

The following is a client-submitted testimonial... Alison was a source of compassion and support to me during a very difficult time. She is very knowledgeable and a strong advocate when needed. I appreciated her prompt responses and straightforward manner. When things...

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Bright Future for New Family

The following is a client-submitted testimonial... Alison represented our daughter from birth until the finalization of her adoption. She was the most knowledgeable, patient, and thorough attorney we could possibly have worked with. While navigating the Family Court...

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Is a legal separation required prior to divorce?

A relatively widespread assumption is that a legal separation is the first step in the divorce process. However, in New York State, it is no longer necessary or even common to be legally separated before being legally divorced. A divorce is considered either...

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An Experienced Advocate Through a Challenging Divorce

The following is a client-submitted testimonial... Alison has been phenomenal during a very challenging divorce. Her empathy and compassion for my situation while being direct with the realities of the legal system were reassuring and made me feel secure in the path...

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Confidence in the Face of Uncertainty

The following is a client-submitted testimonial... Alison helped me get my kids back in my life! I had an order of protection against me that didn’t allow me to see my kids for 3 months.  Due to covid, the courts were not taking these cases… it was torture.  Honestly,...

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Father and Son Reunited

The following is a client-submitted testimonial... As a soldier in the army and a nurse in the community I have faced some of the most difficult challenges imaginable. My son was born with some complex medical problems and spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care...

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