Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C.

In June 2011, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New York.   With this new law, many gay couples are enthusiastic about having a right previously reserved for straight…more

The primary benefit you can expect from mediation is that the cost of your divorce will be lower than if you choose the traditional litigation route. When divorcing couples choose mediation, they can freely discuss…more

Rather than face their fears, many unhappily married people justify staying trapped in a dysfunctional situation.  They let fears about money, the children, and changing the family dynamic paralyze them into…more

While New York Family Courts consider many factors when making a determination about child custody, the ultimate decision rests on what is in the best interests of the child. Ideally, both parents are awarded joint or…more

What do Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, and Tiger Woods have in common?  They all experienced the distress and pain of very high-profile, public divorces.  While divorce is difficult for the average married couple,…more

What Should I Do? New York takes the enforcement of child support payments seriously and penalties for failing to pay are punitive.  Details about New York child support[CK1] payments and enforcement are available…more

Divorce often leaves ex-spouses bitter and angry at each other.  But if there are dependents under 18, divorce also leaves ex-spouses in a position where they must coparent their children. This spirit of…more

In years past, it was usually a given in New York courts that child custody went to the mother upon divorce. The tender years of a child coupled with a cultural norm carried the day for mom. This may still be true in some cases…more

In decades past, a divorced man left behind his home, the better part of his paycheck, and the biggest part of his heart — his children. Times have changed somewhat. Increasing numbers of men today are interested in maintaining…more

Your marriage is over—or is it? While going your own way would mean a clean break, there are advantages to staying married but separate. Do you wonder if legal separation could be right for you? As the largest Long…more

Family law addresses the business of relationships — of the sometimes-hard endings needed to win new beginnings. Even as laws change and the economy falters, issues such as child custody, divorce, and relocation continue to…more

If a family law attorney says he or she can handle your divorce fast, and on the cheap, you found the wrong attorney. Divorce is considered one of the most stressful and momentous events in life. Decisions made and actions…more

Finding out your spouse is dating someone else is upsetting to learn on Facebook, but it happens. Flirting with an old flame — or a new one — via email, texts, or tweets happens, too. If you believe you cannot be found out,…more

In August, the U.S. Census Bureau released a detailed report on marital events from the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS). While the national divorce rate per thousand is 9.2 for men, and 9.7 for women, New York fell well…more

You gave your child life — now divorce threatens the quality of that fleeting childhood. When circumstance demands you divide your child’s world, what options do you have? Our firm, Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, PC has…more