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At the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo, LLP our attorneys have built a reputation on delivering excellence in broad-based legal services for individuals and families in communities throughout the New York metro area. Our law firm has been helping clients solve legal problems in the areas of family law, criminal law, personal injury, real estate and elder law as well as wills, trusts, estate planning and administration for 35 years.

03/07/2024

Life After Bankruptcy

You have filed bankruptcy. You received a discharge from the Bankruptcy Court. What happens now? To start with, you’re no longer down and out. So to speak, you become a credit virgin. You no longer have debt. When you walk down the street everyone else you see will owe someone or some entity money. You will be an exception. You will have no debt (unless you have secured debt, such as a lien on a car or a mortgage on a house).

So What Will Your Life Be Like?

It will be like being a young person starting all over again. The depressing,crushing debt that had given you sleepless nights will no longer exist. When you receive your pay check you will be able to buy the things that you need and not have to pay for things you purchased in the past! You will in the short run, have a life free from debt and the anxiety caused by debt. The only financial stress you’ll have will be of living within the means of your pay check. You’ll only have to focus on your current bills and expenditures.

Rebuilding Your Credit

After filing bankruptcy there are a number of plans that can be undertaken by you to rebuild your credit within six months to two years. The bankruptcy lawyers at the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo can explain the details of these credit building plans to you.

Building Credit and Avoiding Future Debt

Now that you have no debt you should exercise money management strategies in the future that prevent you from building up more debt then you could afford. The fresh start given to you by bankruptcy, is just that, a fresh start. You should develop a habit of paying your bills on time to avoid future financial problems.

Filing For Bankruptcy

The filing for bankruptcy is a major decision. Once you have been educated as to what bankruptcy can do for you and have taken the plunge, a large burden will be removed from your shoulders. The day after you receive the discharge in bankruptcy may be the first day of the rest of your life. Call the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo for a consultation, should you have questions regarding bankruptcy filings.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

03/06/2024

Stopping Foreclosures from Moving Forward in New York

During these turbulent economic times, many families find that they are falling behind on their mortgages. When foreclosure is threatened, it is often thought that there is nothing that can be done to stop the process from moving forward. This is incorrect! We can stop foreclosures. We can tie foreclosures up in court for long periods of time. We are successful in convincing banks to approve loan modifications and withdraw foreclosure proceedings.

At the Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo, our New York and Long island foreclosure defense lawyers have been fighting foreclosure proceedings for three decades. We can identify and implement several alternatives for dealing with foreclosure proceedings. It’s critical, though, that you contact our office at the earliest possible stage when you fall behind in your mortgage to plan what type of measures you will take to deal with a potential foreclosure.

Read more here:
https://www.schlissellawfirm.com/foreclosure-defense/

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/29/2024

Our Representation in Same-Sex Divorce Matters

We work with men or women at any stage of a divorce proceeding, whether just deciding to file for divorce or already in receipt of a divorce complaint. We handle all matters related to, or arising out of, a divorce, including the following:

Child custody and visitation — We’ll help you put in place custody and visitation agreements that are in the best interests of your minor children while also protecting your rights as a parent.
Child support — We’ll review any proposed order for child support to ensure compliance with state guidelines and confirm that all appropriate income is factored into the equation.
Alimony or spousal support — We’ll help you determine whether a grant of alimony is warranted and, if so, how much should be paid for how long.
The division of marital property — We will help you equitably divide the debts and assets of your marriage, including real and personal property; bank accounts, investments and insurance products; retirement assets; and business interests.

We also can prepare and implement a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, so that your assets are protected in the event of divorce or separation.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/27/2024

The division of marital property —

We will help you equitably divide the debts and assets of your marriage, including real and personal property; bank accounts, investments and insurance products; retirement assets; and business interests.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/25/2024

Various Terms Defined

Physical Custody: This refers to a situation where an adult lives with a child. The adult is responsible for the child and takes care of the child’s day to day needs.

Legal Custody: Legal custody deals with an adult being responsible for making important decisions with regard to education, religion, medical matters and other matters of importance for a child.
Custody: The word custody actually means to be in charge of someone. There are two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. Physical custody indicates the child lives with the parent. Legal custody can only be given by a Judge who issues a court order.

Guardianship: There are two different types of guardianship. There is guardianship of property and guardianship of a person. The guardianship of a person deals with an adult who takes care of someone who is not able to take care of themselves. An adult can be the guardian of a child. The guardian of a child is responsible for taking care of the child in making decisions on a day to day basis for the child. In New York there are no significant differences between custody and guardianship.

Becoming a Guardian: Petitions can be brought either in the Surrogate’s Court or in the Family Court. The petition must allege why the individual who seeks guardianship is appropriate. It also must show the benefits to the person they seek to be guardian of.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/23/2024

Child Abduction Cases

It is against the law to improperly remove a child from the state or the country. Parents worry their child will be abducted and they will never see them again. This can be a serious disconcerting issue for parents. Child abduction can be defined as the removal of children from the parent that has custody of the children to a location where the children are hidden. This is a very serious crime. Parental abduction sometimes is referred to as parental kidnapping.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/18/2024

New York City Juvenile Crime Defense Lawyers

When minors are charged with a crime these issues are usually dealt with in the Family Courts. The prosecution of crimes in the Family Court can involve crimes such as drug possession, assault & battery, and robbery. Although this is not a criminal proceeding, the Family Court Judge can have the child removed from the home and placed in a secure correctional facility. These facilities are delineated to house minors. The purpose is to not necessarily treat the minors as criminals but to help them in rehabilitating their behavior for the purpose of becoming more responsible individuals in the future.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/15/2024

Grandparents Seeking Visitation

In the event the children’s parents interfere with or prevent the grandparents from communicating and/or visiting with their grandchildren, the courts in New York provide legal remedies to deal with these situations. The grandparents must bring an application to the Family Court, in the State of New York, pleading it is in the best interest of the children to have access and visitation with their grandparents. In these applications the attorneys must plead the grandparents had previously had warm and loving relationships with the children and enriched the children’s lives. The legal burden is on the grandparents to prove extraordinary circumstances and that the visitation is in the best interest of the children. Upon appearing in court, the courts will look into whether the grandparents can rebut the presumption that the parents’ decision to prevent the grandparents from having visitation or access with the children was appropriate and in the children’s the best interest.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/11/2024

New York Division of Retirement Plans

Retirement plans of all types and nature including but not limited to 401 k plans, 403 b plans, IRA’s, pension plans, profit sharing plans and all other retirement compensation plans are equitable distributed in a divorce. All benefits accrued in the aforementioned plans during the term of the marriage are considered marital property.

Majauskas Formula

There was a case called Majauskas v. Majauskas in New York State. This case set the standard for the division for all types of retirement plans. The Majauskas formula regarding the division of Retirement Plans as follows:

A fraction is created. The numerator consists of the number of months in the marriage.
The denominator is the number of months the asset accrued due to the employment of the husband or wife.
An accrued benefit would consist of the amount received by the spouse in his or her retirement plan.
The accrued benefit is multiplied by the equation of the numerator and the denominator.
Thereafter, that figure is multiplied by the percentage received by the non-titled spouse. In most long-term marriages, this amount is 50%.

Example: Lets say a husband’s retirement benefit is a $1,000 per month. The number of months the pension accrued during the course of the marriage is 100 and if the number of months of total pension credit is 200 the amount paid by the husband to wife is determined by dividing 200 by 100 which equals 50% and then that figure is multiplied by the 50% equitable distribution (pursuant in a long term marriage) resulting in a percentage to be received by the wife of 25% of the pension benefit. In the case of this example, that would be $250 a month upon the retirement of the husband. To effectuate the division of most retirement plans a actuarial analysis if very often required. Thereafter, a specialized court order called, a "Qualified Domestic Relations Order" (QDRO) needs to be submitted to the Judge on the case and thereafter signed by the Judge and served on the Administrator of the Pension or Retired Benefit Plan.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

02/07/2024

Divorce is one of the most emotional experiences a person will ever face. The decision to end a marriage is not an easy one and it is often accompanied with anger, fear, and resentment. The negative emotions associated with divorce are responsible for more than hurt feelings; they affect the final outcome of settlement negotiations. Most important, if children are involved, they will suffer. It is in your best interest to approach divorce from an amicable perspective. This will allow you to put on your business hat, which is critical for reaching a successful settlement. It will also allow you to put on your effective parent hat, which is critical for helping your children through this difficult process. An experienced family law attorney can help you see your situation clearly and objectively.

Bill Ferguson, a nationally recognized divorce and relationship expert on divorce and healing, recommends several steps that will help you remain amicable with your spouse during divorce proceedings.

Bill describes the cycle of conflict people engage in when ending a marriage. One person says something nasty, the other responds. It takes two people to create and maintain a cycle of conflict. It only takes one person to end it. To end the cycle of conflict, you need to stop fueling it.

The following tips will help you end your part in the negative cycle and help you achieve an amicable divorce:

1. Acceptance – If you don’t accept someone as they are, you will end up frustrated and more likely to continue to contribute to the conflict. Face it, your spouse isn’t going to change any more than a leopard will change its spots.

2. Feeling Hurt – Feelings of hurt drive more behavior than most people will admit. Often, anger is simply an unwillingness to feel hurt. If you allow yourself to feel hurt, it will run its course more quickly and allow you to move beyond it. Remember, crying is simply a means of relieving stress.

3. What’s Your Part? – Take the time to think about yourself, not the other person. Ignore what they did or said and think about what you did and said. Were you more critical than you should have been? Did you hurt their feelings? Notice how the other person has put up his or her walls of protection and given it back to you. See how your actions have fueled the conflict.

4. Let Go & Forgive – In many ways not letting go is a form of denial. We hang on to avoid feeling pain, but the pain won’t go away until we actually experience it. Become willing to feel the hurt and watch the need to hang on disappear and your ability to forgive grow. Forgiveness is for you, not the other person.

5. Listen – An argument is an example of two people talking but no one is listening. Once someone stops to listen, the argument ends. Take the time to listen, then calmly express your opinion and again take the time to listen. You will find solutions.

There are many more tips and techniques you can use to diffuse the tension between you and your spouse. Even if you decide to pursue a divorce, you can make it more amicable. Remember, when you fight to have your side prevail, you force the other person to fight against you. If you are committed to finding solutions that work for both of you, the resistance against you dissolves. It’s hard to fight someone who’s on your side. Family law attorneys, too, are interested in reaching an amicable resolution with the least animosity possible, and can be your best allies in achieving the most beneficial resolution of your case.

Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY 11563
CONTACT US TODAY
Email: [email protected]
Nassau County: 516-561-6645
Suffolk County: 631-319-8262
Queens: 718-350-2802

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479 Merrick Road
Lynbrook, NY
11563

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15165616645

Website

http://www.schlissellawfirm.com/

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