The Sklavos Law Group, P.C.

The Sklavos Law Group, P.C. Dedicated Divorce Attorneys | Serving Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn & Manhattan

The Sklavos Law Group PC provides legal services with a commitment to excellence and personalized care. Focusing in divorce, family law & litigation, we deliver trusted guidance and tailored solutions to protect your interests.

09/03/2026

Old 401(k)s, vested stock options, pensions, business interests, and deferred compensation are almost always marital property, even when people forget to account for them.

You need a full financial picture before you negotiate anything, because you cannot protect what you do not know you have.

Rushing into a settlement before understanding your complete finances is one of the most common and costly mistakes in divorce.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

09/02/2026

What if the kids stayed put—and the parents were the ones packing a bag?

It’s called nesting: the children remain in the family home while each parent rotates in and out according to the parenting schedule.

For some families, it can provide stability during a difficult transition. But it requires a high level of cooperation, clear boundaries, and communication between both parents.

And in practice? It’s often better suited as a short-term solution than a permanent arrangement—especially as both parents begin building separate lives and new relationships.

Nesting may soften the initial transition, but it has to work for the entire family—not just look good on paper.

09/02/2026

If you do not have a prenuptial agreement, that does not mean you are without protection, it means New York's equitable distribution laws decide the rules for you.

Courts look at the length of your marriage, each spouse's contributions, income, and future earning capacity when dividing assets.

Understanding these default rules is the first step to protecting what matters to you.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

09/02/2026

Wondering how spousal maintenance works when one spouse earns more in a NY divorce? Get honest answers from Sklavos Law. Book a free consultation.

09/01/2026

In a New York custody case, your child may have their own attorney — and that attorney’s voice can carry real weight in court.

An Attorney for the Child (AFC) is there to represent the child’s position and interests, not either parent’s agenda.

The best approach? Be cooperative. Be honest. And never try to coach your child on what to say.

Your parenting should speak for itself.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

09/01/2026

An aggressive attorney who fights every issue and drags out every negotiation can cost you more in fees, goodwill, and reputation than it saves.

What actually protects you is an attorney who knows when to push, when to retreat, and when to settle without creating unnecessary conflict.

Tough and smart will always serve you better than loud and reckless.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

08/31/2026

Believing you have to wait until you can afford an attorney before filing for child support can cost you months of support you were owed.

Filing sooner protects your child's needs and your own financial stability.

Waiting rarely helps your case, it only delays the support you are entitled to.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

08/30/2026

A dream job. A fresh start. A chance to move closer to family.

But when you share a child with someone, moving isn’t always your decision alone.

In New York custody cases, a significant relocation can become a major legal issue—especially when it affects the other parent’s ability to maintain a meaningful relationship with the child.

The court isn’t just looking at whether the move is better for you. The question is whether it’s in the best interests of the child.

Before you accept the job, sign the lease, or pack the moving truck, understand what your custody agreement or court order allows.

Moving first and asking permission later can create a much bigger problem.

08/30/2026

Think the court is tracking every violation of your order automatically? It's not. If the other party isn't complying, or you are, the court has no idea until someone speaks up. No judge, clerk, or system is monitoring your case day to day. It's on you to file, document, and enforce.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

08/29/2026

In custody court, it’s often the small things that speak the loudest.

Judges notice how you talk about the other parent. They notice whether you say “my child” or “our child.” They notice who keeps the kids out of adult conflict—and whose story remains consistent from the first appearance to the last.

Custody isn’t about putting on the best performance. It’s about showing a pattern of stability, respect, and putting your child first.

Be consistent. Be child-focused. Be steady.

Book a free consultation at www.sklavoslaw.com or call 516-550-5873.

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