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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 [...]Involved in a Brooklyn MTA Bus Crash? Can you be Compensated?
Jul 13, 2018
New York City residents who use public transportation regularly, expect a safe and relatively uneventful ride when they have to commute around the city. The MTA is actually an excellent option when you consider the world famous congested traffic of [...]
Injured in a Brooklyn Intersection?
Jul 06, 2018
Intersections can be dangerous places. People cross them all the time and probably do not think twice about the risk they are taking. In a recent accident, two children were tragically killed in a Brooklyn intersection, while several others were [...]
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 [...]