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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 [...]How does a child’s age affect custody laws?
Jun 28, 2018
Age and Child CustodyYou have probably been told that once a child turns 13, they will automatically be able to decide who they are going to live with. Regardless of whether a child is 3 or 13, their wishes will be taken into consideration when [...]
Complications with Child Custody
Jun 25, 2018
Child custody cases are never easy. They are emotionally draining and often take years to settle. Consider the case of Friederwitzer Vs. Friederwitzer, a landmark case from the early 1980s that gave custody to the father, a rare outcome in those [...]
What are the Pet Custody Laws in NY?
Jun 21, 2018
Pets and Divorce Pet custody is a hot topic among divorcing couples today. Many people are afraid that they will never see their pet again after they go through a divorce. It is important to note that judges do not treat pets the same [...]
Pedestrian Accidents
Jun 18, 2018
New York is crowded, busy and can be a dangerous place for pedestrians. People are at risk of being struck every day, especially children and the elderly. If you or a loved one have been injured, you should contact a Brooklyn pedestrian accident [...]
How can Mediation help your divorce go smoother?
May 31, 2018
Not only is divorce an often unfortunate and significant life event, but it is also a complicated area of legal practice. Divorce can turn into an intense legal battle where each side attempts to get as much as possible, or they try to give as [...]
What is Vehicular Liability? When should you call an attorney?
May 29, 2018
A car accident can cause you a great deal of injury and lead to major disruptions in your life. Even if the injuries you suffered are not life threatening, you might have to spend days or weeks in the hospital. You will then have to pay the expenses [...]
What Are The Time Limits For A Personal Injury Claim in New York?
May 25, 2018
There is a time limit for virtually all legal actions. These laws are known as a statute of limitations. Wait one day past the deadline and a case is lost forever. Personal injury claims in New York are no different. Brooklyn personal injury [...]
Divorce Marital Assets
May 07, 2018
Divorce can present a very complicated situation legally. When it comes to assets, it can be hard to figure out how to split them between the two members of the couple. In the cases of amicable divorces, people can usually figure this out on their [...]
What Is a Nesting Divorce?
Apr 30, 2018
Nesting divorces are a popular alternative to traditional divorce, but most people don't fully understand how to nest.A nesting divorce is a transitional arrangement wherein the two parents share their home, in spite of separation. Parents take [...]