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08/31/2026

AI can draft. It can research. It can organize information. I use it myself.

But a divorce or Family Court case involves judgment, strategy, credibility, negotiation, and understanding the person sitting across the desk. Sometimes your lawyer’s most important job is telling you something you really don’t want to hear.

Use AI as a tool. Not as your lawyer.

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08/24/2026

People often tell me, “New York is a 50/50 divorce state.”

It isn’t.

New York uses equitable distribution, which means the court divides marital property equitably based on the facts. That does not necessarily mean every asset gets chopped exactly in half.

For example, if one spouse used separate, premarital money toward the purchase of a house, that contribution may need to be traced and considered before the marital portion is divided.

That’s why the question in a divorce isn’t simply:

“What’s half?”

It’s:

“What is marital property, what is separate property, and what does an equitable division look like?”

This is Divorce Myth #4 in my series about what actually happens in New York divorce cases.

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08/10/2026

If you move out during a divorce, do you automatically give up your rights to the house?

No.

Moving out of the marital residence does not automatically mean surrendering your ownership or equitable-distribution rights.

But that doesn't mean moving out is always a good idea. Leaving can have practical and strategic consequences, particularly when children, occupancy, expenses, or access to the home are involved.

So don't stay in a miserable situation merely because someone told you, "If you leave, you lose the house." And don't pack the car based on a 30-second video either.

Get legal advice about your particular situation before making the decision.

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08/03/2026

Divorce Myth #2

One of the biggest myths in family law is that mothers automatically get custody.

They don't.

I've represented mothers who lost custody because alcoholism put their child at risk. I've also represented a father who earned custody after getting clean while the mother continued abusing drugs.

Family Court isn't deciding who is Mom or Dad.

The court is deciding one thing:

What is in the child's best interests?

If you're making decisions based on what you've seen in movies, television, or social media, you may be making serious mistakes.

This is the second video in my Divorce Myth series, separating Hollywood myths from what actually happens in New York Family Court.

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07/27/2026

People assume that if a spouse cheats, the judge will automatically award the faithful spouse the house.

That's one of the biggest myths I hear.

In New York, adultery by itself usually does not determine who gets the house or how marital property is divided. But if a spouse used marital money to support the affair, such as buying gifts or jewelry for a paramour, that may become an issue the court can address.

In this video, I explain the difference between emotional betrayal and the legal issues that actually matter in equitable distribution.

This is the first video in my Divorce Myths series, where I separate Hollywood fiction from what really happens in New York divorce court.

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07/20/2026

Buying a home together feels like the logical next step.

Until the relationship ends.

Many couples assume that because they aren't married, separating will be easier and cheaper. In New York, that's often completely wrong. Instead of Family Court, you may find yourself in a complicated property lawsuit involving ownership, contributions, mortgages, renovations, and years of litigation.

In this video, I explain why buying a house without being married can become one of the most expensive legal mistakes couples make.

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I'm Gary Port, a New York divorce and family law attorney. My goal is to help people understand the law before they make expensive mistakes.

📞 If you're facing divorce, custody, or a property dispute, schedule a free 15-minute consultation. (516) 352-2999

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06/29/2026

Your spouse cheated.

You’re furious, hurt, and maybe thinking: “At least this helps me in divorce court.”

Here’s the hard truth: in New York, adultery usually does **not** decide who gets what.

In this video, veteran New York divorce attorney Gary Port explains how **no-fault divorce** changed the legal landscape, when cheating matters, and when the court simply does not care.

If you’re dealing with divorce, custody, support, or equitable distribution, understanding what actually matters in court can save you time, money, and emotional energy.

Too many people walk into court with Hollywood expectations.

Court is not therapy. Court is about law, evidence, and outcomes.

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06/29/2026

Divorcing a Narcissist: When Your Divorce Feels Like a War. Ending a marriage is hard enough. Ending one with someone who craves control, thrives on drama, and sees conflict as a win changes the whole game. In other words: you’re not just getting divorced. You’re entering a high-conflict battlefield.
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Divorcing a Narcissist.

06/26/2026

Gary Port, Port and Sava Attorneys At Law, www.NYDivorce facts: My Ex Drinks. Do I Automatically Get Custody?
Addiction cases are among the most difficult custody cases I can handle, and not for the reason most people think. The law, at least in broad strokes, is not particularly complicated. Judges are trying to answer a fairly straightforward question: is the child safe? What makes these cases hard is not the legal analysis. It is the human complexity.

Short Answer: No. The longer one? It's Complicated

06/22/2026

One of the biggest myths in custody litigation is that proving the other parent drinks or uses drugs automatically wins your case.

That is not how Family Court works.

In this video, divorce attorney Gary Port explains what judges and forensic evaluators actually look for in addiction-related custody cases.

Topics covered:
• Alcoholism and custody disputes
• Drug addiction and parenting ability
• PTSD and self-medication
• Denial, relapse, and credibility
• What forensic evaluators really care about

The court is not trying to punish addiction.

The court is trying to protect children.

And often, the biggest danger isn’t alcohol or drugs.

It’s denial.

If addiction is an issue in your custody case, this is a video you need to watch.
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