The DRV Law Show with Attorney Dennis Vetrano

In this episode I tackle custody questions taken from one of my recent TikTok LIVE shows.  Here are the questions: Is there any discrimination toward men in family law, and in particular, child custody? What are the chances of getting child custody when there’s an order against my ex? My ex works out of the home 2 weeks per month and wants 50/50 custody, is that possible? Do phone contacts c...

What happens when the non-custodial parent never sees your kids? What can you do legally or otherwise?  This is a tough situation not just for you but especially for your kids. Can you say “NO” to your ex-spouse? If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to  divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . Free confidential divorce consultations:  https://drvetranolaw.com Connect With...

If you think the best way to avoid the “hassle” of a divorce is to just not get married, you couldn’t be more wrong. It’s significantly harder and potentially more expensive to divide assets and handle child custody when you’re not married. In Episode 25, we get into the pros and cons of not getting married in the context of a divorce case. Should you keep a diary dur...

Should you keep a diary during your custody and visitation case (and even after)? Here are some reasons why it’s important to document almost anything when it comes to your relationship to your children. If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . Free confidential divorce consultations: https://drvetranolaw.com Connect With Me TikTok Faceboo...

Do cheaters get less in a divorce?  The short answer is, no they don’t.  There’s a few reasons why that I dive into for Episode 23. If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . Free confidential divorce consultations: https://drvetranolaw.com Connect With Me TikTok Facebook Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

How do we find hidden money from a cash business to determine alimony? This episode comes from a popular video on my new TikTok profile so check that out.  A few thousand of you are already following me there so THANK YOU! Tax returns aren’t always the best way to figure out how much spousal support payments should be.  Sometimes, we need to be creative on how we find the money coming in and...

This topic gained a lot of attention on my new TikTok profile (make sure to follow) . After a divorce, how do you deal with a narcissist ex when it comes to raising your kids? There are a few methods I recommend and you’ll hear about them in Episode 21. Send in your questions:  divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com Confidential divorce consultations:  https://drvetranolaw.com Facebook Twitter Link...

The topic of prenups comes up all the time.  Should you get one? Why or why not?  In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of signing a prenuptial agreement. Send in your questions: divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com Confidential divorce consultations: https://drvetranolaw.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

How much will I have to pay in spousal support (alimony) and how long will I need to pay it? It’s always a concern for clients as to how much they’re going to shell out for alimony and also how long they’re going to have to pay their ex spouse.  In Episode 19, we dive into how the numbers are calculated as well as some things that could bring those numbers up or down. If you&#821...

Empty nest divorce is something on the rise in the US.  Couples have grown kids, amassed some wealth, homes, cars, investments, etc.  What happens to all that stuff if you get divorce later in life? If you need a consultation or just want to speak to a lawyer about your options in New York State, please visit us at https://drvetranolaw.com .  And if you have a question you’d like answered on...

What happens if you go to pick your kids up from school or daycare and the school says your kids were picked up already?  Then you find out your spouse picked the kids up, took them away and says they want a divorce? This situation has happened, and happens way more often than you might think.  So what do you do?  What rights do you have? I tackle this issue and more in Episode 17. If you have a d...

One of the unfortunate fallouts from divorce can be the potential of losing a relationship with your kids.  In this episode, you’ll learn some ways to help restore that relationship. If you find yourself in the situation like we talk about in this episode, or need legal advice regarding divorce or family law, please visit us at http://drvetranolaw.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Domestic abuse doesn’t always start with physical abuse.  In this episode, you’re going to hear about 7 signs of being in a domestically violent relationship. If you find yourself in a situation like I talk about in this episode, please contact the proper authorities.  And if you should need legal guidance regarding domestic abuse or divorce please reach out to us at https://drvetranol...

Parenting during and after a divorce can be very challenging and it’s something I see very frequently.  In this episode, I’ll dive into 6 Dos and Don’ts of Co-Parenting. If you’d like your question answered on the show, please send them to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . And if you’re ever in need of top divorce or family law representation, you can always set up a...

It might sound crazy, but in being a divorce lawyer for 2 decades, I’ve learned a lot about why marriages fall apart.  So it only makes sense that I share my advice for a healthy marriage.  Here are 10 pieces of advice I can give to any married couple or people that are soon to be married. If you have a specific divorce or relationship question you’d like answered on the show, send it...

I thought we were happy.  What happened? What leads to a marriage completely falling apart?  In this episode, I’ll share what happened with a client many years ago, and what I believe to be the reason why some marriages just seem to fall apart with no direct cause or reason. If you’d like to have a specific question answered on the show, you can send it to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.c...

This definitely comes as one of our juicier topics, but it comes up all the time. How do you know your spouse is cheating, and what steps can you take when you find out? In this episode you’ll get some obvious signs and some not-so-obvious signs that your partner might be having an affair.  Then, once you take all that info in, what can and should you do about it? If you’d like to have...

This week we tackle the really difficult question of: How to tell your spouse you want a divorce. While there’s no perfect way to do this, I’m going to share some tips on how to do it in this episode.  These tips come from more than 2 decades of handling divorce cases and working with thousands of relationships.  I hope this episode makes it a little easier for you. If you’d like...

It is okay to date during your divorce?  That’s the question we tackle this week. To answer this, we’re going to look at both the legal and practical sides of the question, as well as the implications of dating during a divorce. If you’d like a divorce or family law question answered on the show, please send it to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . If you’d like to speak con...

In this week’s episode, I dive more into mediation with answers to some questions we received. Can I change my divorce mediation agreement after it’s settled? Can my spouse exclude child support from my mediation agreement? Can I request that our attorneys do not come to the mediation agreement? Remember if you have any questions you can send them to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . Y...

In this week’s episode we dive into 4 options for pursuing a divorce.  This topic came from the question;  I don’t want a knock-down, dragged out case.  What are my options? Here are the 4 options I’ll cover, along with the pros and cons of each. Do-it-yourself Divorce Divorce Mediation Collaborative Divorce Litigated Divorce Remember, if you have any questions you want answered...

What can happen if you choose the wrong divorce lawyer for your case?  That’s the general theme we dive into for Episode 6.  Each answer showcases the downside to hiring the wrong lawyer. What is a general practice lawyer? We’ve been separated for 10 years. Is my spouse entitled to anything that I own? My home value after a divorce mediation settlement went up. Can I go back and change the m...

This episode is all about finding the right divorce lawyer and most importantly, finding the right lawyer for YOU.  I’ve put together 7 tips to finding the right lawyer in this episode. Choose a lawyer that focuses solely on divorce Find a lawyer in close proximity (30-45 minutes) How does their website look? Read the attorney and legal staff profiles and biographies Analyze online reviews a...

We’re moving along with topics surrounding the beginning of the divorce process which can be a challenge for many. In this episode, we’ll tackle the questions of: Can my spouse refuse my divorce in New York? I’m about to get divorced.  Where do I start? If you’d like to hear your question answered as part of the show, please email them to  divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com . You can alwa...

Making the decision to move forward with a divorce is a huge step and one that many people need help arriving at one way or the other. In this episode, we’ll tackle the question of: When is it time to end my marriage? You’ll hear some tips that will help you either move forward with a divorce or continue to work through issues that might be facing your marriage. If you’d like to...