Rachel S. Silberstein- Divorce, Family Law & Mediation Services

02/28/2024

I have been working on a MAJOR website revision for a few weeks and it's finally done! I'd really appreciate it if you could spend a few minutes and look at it to log an increase in traffic to the site. Feel free to let me know how it looks, and if you know anyone who needs a divorce or family lawyer in NYC or long Island, please send them my way! ❤

Going through a Divorce or Family Law matter is extremely stressful and emotional. During this time, you need a lawyer who is experienced in Matrimonial and Family Law. One who not only knows the law and can fight for your rights, but who is also patient, will take the time to listen to your concern...

05/22/2020

Starting Monday, May 25, 2020, the Court is expanding their services beyond "essential" matters. Check out my latest update here!

COVID-19 UPDATE- Starting Monday, May 25, 2020, the Supreme Court will be allowing new, non-essential matters to be filed via e-filing. This means new divorces can now be calendared and processed. As there is expected to be an overwhelming amount of new cases filed, it is recommended that you file a...

04/08/2020

Interesting article on co-parenting in the wake of COVID-19. There is no clear cut answer as to how it should be handled, nor any legal guidance from ther court. Now more than ever parents must put their differences aside and come up with a plan that puts the health of their children first.

Doctors, firefighters and others who risk exposure to Covid-19 are being taken to court by ex-spouses who want to keep them away from their children.

04/02/2020

Feeling stuck and helpless with the court shut down for normal business during the coronavirus "pause"? There are still things we can do to move your case along (or initiate a new case) during this time. Please check out my latest blog article on this issue: http://rssfamilylaw.com/blog1/2020/04/02/what-legal-actions-can-be-taken-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-quarantine/

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03/24/2020

Please read my latest blog on exercising parenting time amidst the Coronavirus quarantine. I have had instances of parents refusing to release children due to the stay at home orders, as well as parents asking if they will be deemed to have frustrated parenting time if they have good reason to believe it is not in the child's best interest to leave the home. This article addresses these concerns during this unprecedented time.

The last couple of weeks have marked new and uncharted territory in all New Yorker’s lives. Governor Cuomo has issued sweeping executive orders on a weekly, if not daily basis, restricting more and more businesses and group activities, as the state attempts to get the Coronavirus outbreak under co...

09/03/2019

Thank you again for your support!

Q: How long does it take to get divorced once the process is started?A: This depends on several factors. The more issues that can be resolved through settlement, rather than litigation, the faster the divorce can be finalized. Litigation is a long and dr

09/03/2019

I've updated the Question and Answer Section of my website. Please visit and review these common questions, and, as always, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!

Q: How long does it take to get divorced once the process is started?A: This depends on several factors. The more issues that can be resolved through settlement, rather than litigation, the faster the divorce can be finalized. Litigation is a long and dr

03/06/2018

Please read my latest article on how your posts on social media sites could affect your divorce and/or family law case. This applies to everyone on Facebook ;) Please feel free to like, comment and share!

With the rise of social media comes the rise of people who choose to share intimate and personal details of their life where hundreds, if not thousands, of people could potential see it. At some point in our lives, the majority of us have heard “be careful what you post on Facebook, you never know...

03/06/2018

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02/12/2018

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02/09/2018

Update on New York Maintenance Guidelines

If you are going through a divorce, then you are most likely aware of the “maintenance guidelines”, a statutory formula that directs how much maintenance (spousal support), if any, should be paid to the less monied spouse. There is a cap on how much combined income the court is required to apply...

02/07/2018

Tips for getting through (or even enjoying) Valentine's Day despite going through a divorce or separation. Please like, share and comment!