If you are a parent who is going through a divorce or otherwise going through the process of getting child support set up, it can help to get an idea of how much you will pay or be paid. The Child Support Standards Chart comes from the Office of Temporary and...
Year: 2018
What are the different drug and alcohol moving violations?
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will likely get you pulled over in the state of New York. The state has multiple laws pertaining to driving under the influence. It is a good idea to understand them because many DUI convictions are due to a person...
What should be included in a will?
What you include in your will is really based on your personal situation. For example, if you are married, then the assumption is that everything you own jointly will go to your spouse. Also, the custody of your children will go to your spouse. However, if you are...
How can I prevent losing precious items if I divorce?
You cannot always put a monetary value on everything you own because some items or assets are too precious to you to lose. However, if an East Aurora divorce looms on the horizon, you fear you might end up parting with your prized possessions when your...
Are you hesitant to appoint a power of attorney agent?
You may consider yourself someone who does not like to relinquish control. This trait may suit you for any number of reasons, and as a result, you may find yourself feeling hesitant to put anyone else in charge of your financial or health-related matters. Of course,...
When catastrophic injuries result from car accidents
Cars crash every day on New York highways. Those who have experienced a motor vehicle accident can attest to the pain and trauma that often follow even minor road incidents. Although drivers may walk away from an accident scene seemingly unscathed, symptoms of injury...
Reasons why establishing paternity is important
Children born to unmarried parents in New York have no legal father under state law, which can put them at a number of disadvantages compared to other children whose fathers are known. This does not have to remain the case, however. According to the child support...
What is equitable distribution?
When it comes to divorce, one of the important aspects is the division of property. There are two kinds of property distribution, but each state sets its own standards. New York is an equitable distribution state, which according to the Huffington Post is what...
Should I refuse a breath test?
The answer to the question of whether or not you should submit to a breath blood alcohol content test during a New York traffic or boating stop is, unfortunately, very difficult to answer with any certainty. Your best course of action would probably depend on any...
Child support orders must be followed, even after a disability
Divorced parents often find themselves struggling in various ways. While you may immensely enjoy the ability to take care of your children and see them grow, you may also have a difficult time with finances. However, at the time of your divorce, the court ordered that...