Notes from Practice
Long-form writing on divorce, custody, parental alienation, and the work of actually navigating family conflict — from Gus Dimopoulos and the firm.
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The Equality Trap: Why Splitting Custody Down the Middle Can Tear Children Apart
The problem is not that 50/50 custody can’t work. The problem is that it has quietly become the default.
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The New Custody Battlefield: How Elite Youth Sports Are Reshaping Parenting Plans and Courtroom Strategies
Custody disputes are shifting from school and health decisions to elite sports schedules. Discover how competitive youth sports impact parenting plans and courtroom strategies.
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Our Legal System Misses the Complexity of Parental Alienation. That Needs to Change.
Parental alienation is a complex, misunderstood issue in custody disputes. Attorney Gus Dimopoulos explains why lawyers and judges must adopt a more precise, informed approach to protect families and children.
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Custody Litigation by the Numbers: A Q&A with Westchester Divorce Attorney Gus Dimopoulos
Custody disputes can be emotionally and legally complex, and while many parents settle out of court, litigation remains more common than most people realize. Many people believe that…
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Prenuptial Agreements: What Financial Advisers Need to Know
By: Gus Dimopoulos Of all the legal tools associated with divorce, prenuptial agreements are among the best known. It's no surprise, given how often they are featured in…
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What the Legal Community Gets Wrong About Parental Alienation
By: Gus Dimopoulos Precision is a hallmark of litigation. Lawyers carefully choose every argument — and every word — because, in high-stakes civil and criminal cases, outcomes often…
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Four Strategies When Dividing Retirement Assets In A Divorce
By: Gus Dimopoulos Divorces mark the end of a marriage, but settling a divorce—especially when it comes to financial assets—is all about looking to the future. Separating spouses…
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Starting Fresh: Building a Healthy Post-Divorce Routine for Your Family
By: Gus Dimopoulos Divorce is never easy. In fact, it may be the hardest thing you ever do. It marks a significant shift in family dynamics, often accompanied…
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Asset Division and Tax Considerations in High-Net-Worth Divorces
By: Gus Dimopoulos Certified public accountants and other financial professionals excel at deciphering complex financial matters, especially when it comes to asset management. However, it’s not unheard of…
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