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What Happens to the Family Home in a Divorce?
One of the most difficult issues that comes up during a divorce is what to do with the family home. More than just another asset to be divvied up, the home is the place where the family gathered for evening meals, where holidays were shared and where children grew up. In addition to holding this […]
October 15, 2022 Posted in Estate Planning Tagged equitable distribution, property division Comments Off on What Happens to the Family Home in a Divorce?
How to Prove Another Driver’s Distraction Caused Your Accident
If you were hurt in an auto accident that you think may have happened because the other driver was distracted, there’s a good chance you’re right. Distracted driving is the number one cause of car accidents in the nation. If you suffer serious injuries beyond what your no-fault insurance will cover, you’ll need to prove […]
September 15, 2022 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged distracted driving, eyewitness statements Comments Off on How to Prove Another Driver’s Distraction Caused Your Accident
Relocating With the Children After Divorce
After a divorce, the parent with primary custody of the children may have a need to relocate to another area for work, family or other reasons. Whether a court will grant a custodial parent’s request to move depends on what is deemed to be in the children’s best interests. One consideration for a court deciding […]
August 15, 2022 Posted in Family Law Tagged child custody, relocation Comments Off on Relocating With the Children After Divorce
Advantages of Putting Assets Into a Living Trust
A living trust is a method of preserving and investing wealth during your lifetime and earmarking the proceeds for designated beneficiaries upon your death. It is also called a revocable trust because it gives you the power to alter or terminate it. Living trusts provide numerous advantages that make them useful tools in estate planning. […]
July 15, 2022 Posted in Estate Planning Tagged assets, living trust Comments Off on Advantages of Putting Assets Into a Living Trust
What Are Your Plea Bargain Options in a DWI Case?
If you’ve been charged with drunken or impaired driving in New York State, you face substantial negative consequences, such as fines and license suspension. In some cases, it is possible to plea bargain a DWI to obtain a more favorable outcome. However, New York law restricts plea bargains for certain DWI offenses. Knowing your options […]
June 15, 2022 Posted in Criminal Defense Tagged aggravated DWI, DWI, wet reckless Comments Off on What Are Your Plea Bargain Options in a DWI Case?
The Limits of New York’s Marijuana Legalization Law
New York has generally legalized recreational use and possession of marijuana and cannabis-containing products. However, there are still restrictions that you need to know in order to avoid possible criminal prosecution. Here is a summary of what is now legal in New York for individuals age 21 or older: You can possess up to three […]
May 15, 2022 Posted in Criminal Defense Tagged cannabis, legalization, marijuana, recreational use Comments Off on The Limits of New York’s Marijuana Legalization Law
How a Pour-over Will Helps Achieve Your Trust Objectives
Individuals may choose to create a trust, in addition to a will, when they desire a high degree of control over the distribution of their estate. The most common type of trust is the revocable living trust, which allows individuals to place their assets into a trust but still use them while they are alive. […]
April 15, 2022 Posted in Estate Planning Tagged assets, pour over will, revocable living trust Comments Off on How a Pour-over Will Helps Achieve Your Trust Objectives
Splitting Business Interests When You Split with Your Spouse
If you own all or part of a business enterprise and you’re getting divorced, your stake in the company may be not be yours to keep. Your spouse may be entitled to an equitable share of your ownership, even if he or she played no part in acquiring or running the business. The key question […]
March 15, 2022 Posted in Family Law Tagged business ownership, divorce, equitable distribution Comments Off on Splitting Business Interests When You Split with Your Spouse
Enforcing Child Custody and Visitation Rights in New York
Child custody and visitation disputes are common during and after a divorce. Society generally favors having minor children maintain a close relationship with both parents, even when they live in separate households. Unless otherwise ordered by a court, people have a right to see their minor children. However, enforcing those rights can be challenging. In […]
February 15, 2022 Posted in Family Law Tagged child custody, custody order enforcement, visitation rights Comments Off on Enforcing Child Custody and Visitation Rights in New York
“Less Is More” Law Brings Major Reform of New York Parole System
In September 2021, New York adopted a new law that significantly changes parole policies and procedures in the state. Known as the “Less Is More Act,” the law aims to reduce incarceration rates in the state and to make the parole system more fair and just for everyone involved and for the public at large. […]
January 15, 2022 Posted in Criminal Defense Tagged parole, parole hearing, parole violation, supervised release Comments Off on “Less Is More” Law Brings Major Reform of New York Parole System
