If you are a divorced parent, you may wonder what might happen if your teenage son or daughter finds a job. Would that terminate the child support obligations you or your former spouse have to meet? While it is important that your offspring enter the workforce when...
Year: 2018
Examining the dangers of texting while driving
New York residents share the road with all sorts of people. Likewise, any number of these people may be engaging in distracted driving behaviors. Whether it's a busy salaryman, a student trying to get to class, or anyone in between, the results can be devastating. The...
What should I know about loss of consortium?
A car accident aftermath can be devastating on New York couples. A husband caught in an auto collision can experience severe and lasting injuries that deprive a spouse of all the affection and comfort that the husband would have usually provided. This is known as a...
Reevaluating one’s estate plan is a critical part of divorce
When people are getting divorced from their significant other in New York, their thoughts are often immediately consumed with decisions regarding their assets, child custody and alimony requirements. However, many people overlook the importance of reevaluating their...
Do you want to lessen the likelihood of a will contest?
Over the years, you may have witnessed your family fight over various situations. In particular, you may have seen your loved ones bicker over a deceased loved one's estate and may even have seen litigation result. Now that you are ready to create your own estate...
What are the penalties for chemical test refusal in New York?
Despite popular belief, it is not wise or even legal to refuse a chemical test in New York. If a police offer stopped you for drinking and driving in the greater New York area, and if you refused to submit to a breath test, blood test, field sobriety test or all...
Helping you decide what to keep in a divorce
Property division is complicated, and the complexity of New York law is not entirely to blame. Divorce is an emotional time, and those feelings would typically cloud your decision-making during negotiations. You would probably have one impulse telling...
What treatments are available for alcohol abuse?
Receiving drunk driving charges in New York is a very serious offense. However, if you’ve recently been charged with a DWI your problems may extend beyond the legal. For people with alcohol abuse problems, nearly every facet of their lives can be affected, from...
How to discuss the topic of a will with a parent
A last will and testament can do a lot to make the inheritance process easier, but it is not a guarantee since some wills are still contested in a New York court. Sometimes beneficiaries feel that have been slighted in the will, either because they did not receive...
It is not always best to stay married for the children
If you feel alone and unhappy in your marriage, chances are your spouse is feeling similar emotions. You may have reached a stage where you are unable to communicate effectively, or you have drifted apart. If the idea of breaking away and starting a new life is...