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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 [...]Falsely Arrested? What To Do Next
Oct 25, 2019
If you are not guilty of a crime, you assume you will not be arrested and convicted by police and prosecutors. However, according to estimates, it is thought that as many as 20,000 people in U.S. jails and prisons are actually innocent of the crimes [...]
Workplace Accident Causes & Why You Need a Lawyer
Oct 18, 2019
Workers in New York and elsewhere in the country face many risks, and many of them will at least once experience an injury or illness that is directly related to their employment. The victims may consider seeking financial compensation, but they [...]
Bitten By A Dog While Trick Or Treating? Contact An Attorney
Oct 15, 2019
When you are trick or treating around your neighborhood, you expect the experience to be a fun family outing. However, should a neighbor's dog bite you or your children, it can be anything but fun. Depending on the severity of the bite, you or your [...]
Can Child Custody Agreements Be Changed If I Get a New Job?
Oct 11, 2019
When child custody arrangements are made, they are created based on the parents’ lives at that time. However, if there is a major change that happens, this could mean that there needs to be a change made to the order. One such scenario is if one [...]
What Determines Alimony? Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
Oct 04, 2019
In some divorce cases, a judge may order a former spouse to pay alimony, or spousal support, to the other spouse. Alimony is not ordered in every case and there are legal standards that are considered to determine if alimony will be required. The [...]
Common Forklift Injuries and Why You Need a Lawyer
Sep 27, 2019
Forklifts are dangerous pieces of machinery to be on or around. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, almost 40,000 people are seriously injured in forklift accidents every year. Nearly 100 others die in them. The most [...]
Who is Responsible for Your Dog Bite Injuries?
Sep 24, 2019
Dog bit injuries are on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people are victims of dog bite incidents every year in the US. Many are seriously or even fatally injured. In New York, owners of dogs can be [...]
When You Should File a Personal Injury Compensation Case
Sep 20, 2019
If you've been injured in an accident, you'll certainly find yourself having to deal with many different responsibilities all at once. You're going to have appointments with doctors, phone calls with your job, and you'll have to spend plenty of time [...]
Paternal Rights in NY: When to Speak to an Attorney
Sep 13, 2019
When a father wishes to establish paternal rights, there are procedures that must be followed and an order from a court may be necessary. Until paternal rights are established, a father may be denied the right to have custody and visitation with [...]