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How Do I File for Divorce in New York? Step-by-Step Guide
Filing for divorce in New York can be an emotional and procedural challenge. From dividing property to determining child custody, the process [...]Latest Blog
How to Get a Car Accident Report in New York: Step-by-Step
After a car accident, obtaining the official police report is one of the most important steps you can take. This document contains key information [...]Latest Blog
Suing for Emotional Distress in New York: When Is It Possible?
In New York, you can sue for emotional distress when another party's outrageous or negligent conduct causes you significant mental anguish or [...]Latest Blog
Construction Accidents: Your Rights if You’re Injured on a Job Site
Construction sites pose inherent risks, and when a worker suffers an injury on the job, whether due to falling objects, scaffolding collapse, or [...]Can I Lose My House Due to an At-Fault Car Accident?
Jan 07, 2025
Being found at fault in a car accident can have serious financial consequences, particularly if the damages exceed insurance coverage. In New York, drivers are required to carry liability insurance, but if the costs of medical expenses, property [...]
Custody Rights for Fathers
Nov 29, 2024
In custody disputes, fathers often feel at a disadvantage due to lingering misconceptions about parental roles. New York law, however, ensures that both parents have equal rights when it comes to child custody. Courts prioritize the child’s best [...]
Can I Lose Custody for Not Having a Job?
Nov 27, 2024
In child custody disputes, many parents worry that being unemployed could lead to losing custody. However, in New York, the court’s primary concern is the best interests of the child rather than a parent’s employment status. At Levitsky Law Firm [...]
How to Prove a Parent Is Unfit
Nov 22, 2024
Establishing that a parent is unfit can be a challenging and emotionally charged process. In custody cases, New York courts prioritize the child’s best interests, which includes evaluating the fitness of each parent. Proving a parent is unfit [...]
Can you lose custody for child endangerment?
Nov 20, 2024
Child endangerment is a serious matter that can significantly impact custody arrangements. Courts in New York prioritize the safety and well-being of children, meaning any actions or behaviors that jeopardize a child’s welfare could result in [...]
How can a Dad get full custody?
Nov 15, 2024
Gaining full custody as a father in New York requires demonstrating to the court that it is in the child’s best interests to reside primarily with you. In custody cases, New York courts prioritize the child’s safety, stability, and emotional [...]
Unemployed Parent and Child Custody
Nov 13, 2024
Child custody disputes can be challenging, particularly when one parent is unemployed. While employment status is a factor courts in New York consider, it does not automatically disqualify a parent from gaining custody. The court’s primary focus [...]
What can be used against you in Child Custody?
Nov 08, 2024
Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged aspects of family law. In New York, courts prioritize the best interests of the child when making custody decisions. However, various factors can be used against a parent during this [...]
Does Power of Attorney Override Parental Rights?
Nov 01, 2024
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one person the authority to act on behalf of another in specific matters. While a POA can grant significant decision-making powers, it does not inherently override parental rights. Parental [...]