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High-Conflict Divorces
High-conflict divorces are characterized by ongoing disagreements, intense emotions, and, often, the inability of one or both parties to come to a [...]Latest Blog
Child Custody Modifications: Burden of Proof
Every child deserves a nurturing environment and a secure future. Sometimes, changes in life circumstances may necessitate modifications to a child [...]Latest Blog
Can I Lose Custody for Not Having a Job?
In child custody disputes, many parents worry that being unemployed could lead to losing custody. However, in New York, the court’s primary concern [...]Latest Blog
Why Early Settlement Offers May Be Low—And How to Counter Them
An early settlement offer can feel like relief after an injury, especially when medical bills, missed work, and pressure from an insurance adjuster [...]How Infidelity Affects Divorce
Oct 14, 2020
Under Brighton Beach laws, infidelity among married couples is regarded as a crime. Under NYPL 255.17, infidelity is considered a class B misdemeanor. Sometimes until 1967, infidelity was the only acknowledged ground for divorce, and the offender [...]
What Determines How Much Alimony I Get?
Oct 09, 2020
Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult things that anyone can experience. You will feel a range of emotions as you do so. But you cannot allow them to overrule your reason. You must protect your material interests. That is why you [...]
How does Separation and Child Support work?
Sep 30, 2020
When a couple decides to separate, they have to figure out how to still manage aspects of the marriage that they share. In addition to assets and debt, this includes children and how they will be supported. Once a separation takes place, the couple [...]
What is an order of protection? Do I Need it?
Sep 25, 2020
The safety of you and your children is top priority and should always be treated with urgency. Unfortunately, there are instances when a protection order needs to be obtained to keep a person safe and protect the children if there are any involved [...]
What to Do if you’ve suffered from Food poisoning
Sep 23, 2020
Food poisoning is an illness that can occur after consuming foods that have bacteria or toxins in them. In most situations, food poisoning doesn't present with any symptoms at all or mild symptoms. However, there are situations where you could [...]
Are Drop-Side Cribs Legal?
Sep 18, 2020
As a parent, you want to provide the safest environment for your child from the moment they are born. You try to make sure that all products and furniture you use will be helpful and not cause harm. Unfortunately, there is one product that has [...]
Damages You May Suffer From Medical Malpractice
Sep 11, 2020
Suffering a personal injury is a devastating experience. It is even more traumatic when the injury comes from the medical team that is supposed to safeguard your health. People who have suffered an injury due to medical malpractice are in a fragile [...]
How Does Medical Malpractice Law Work?
Sep 04, 2020
Medical malpractice lawsuits happen when it is proved that an injury occurred because of the negligent act or omission by a doctor, healthcare staff, hospital, or other health professional. The mistake interferes with the correct diagnosis, [...]
What Rights Do Grandparents Have with Their Grandchild After a Divorce?
Aug 28, 2020
Divorce impacts far more relationships than merely the parting spouses. Quite often, minor children and other close relatives lose the close contact and sense of family they once enjoyed. One such group of individuals include grandparents.The [...]