After a long day or night at work, everyone deserves the chance to spend some peaceful time away from their job with the people they love. Unfortunately, this is difficult or impossible for some people, particularly first responders. Whether you’re a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician, there is the possibility that you could be confronted with a life-or-death…
As the last jurisdiction to approve no-fault divorce, New York lagged behind some states by several decades. Since the change occurred in 2010, most couples within the state have chosen to use this method of marriage dissolution. Instead of having to prove that their husband or wife committed some sort of marital misconduct, a spouse in the Empire State now…
No one questions the fact that both parents have a legal and moral responsibility to help pay for the costs associated with raising their child from the time they are born. When parents live apart, this duty usually involves a child support order mandating that one parent send monthly payments of a specific amount to their ex. As doctors and…
During a divorce, parents of minor children should always concentrate on the needs of their sons and daughters as they look to resolve their legal issues. Even when both parties have the best intentions however, it can be easy to overlook young people’s perspective during the negotiation process. Now, some divorcing couples are using a new method of mediation to…
Scenes of wildfires throughout Southern California have shocked and horrified people around the world. Blazes compounded by dry weather have resulted in dozens of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. Clearing out the debris and rebuilding what’s been lost is expected to take several years. Some unexpected consequences of this tragedy might change lives forever. Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes…
Spouses naturally get nervous when their partner starts giving excessive time and attention to someone else. It might be a sign of infidelity or just an indication that a husband or wife no longer enjoys their marital relationship. Today, spouses don’t just have to worry about losing their partner to someone else. Increasingly, it’s a smartphone, rather than another man…
Even people who have never been through a divorce are usually aware that someone who receives alimony (referred to as “maintenance” under New York Law) is no longer entitled to payments once they marry someone else. Technically, an ex-spouse’s obligation to make payments can be terminated once their former husband or wife moves in with a new romantic partner, even…
Like each marriage, each divorce is unique. There are countless factors that might come into play when spouses are deciding whether it’s time to make a new start. While emotions certainly play a large role, couples cannot avoid the financial ramifications of a breakup. Economic shifts often happen quickly, and sometimes the changes cause husbands and wives to think carefully…
Serious sanctions exist under New York law for parents who do not comply with child support orders. Moreover, mothers and fathers have a moral obligation to help meet the financial needs of their children. Still, parent use all sorts of methods in order to shirk their responsibility. A recent case from Central New York shows just how far some people…
In the best circumstances, parents who divorce can put their personal differences aside in order to negotiate custody and visitation terms that work for everyone involved. Unfortunately, this can be very difficult when one party accuses the other of having a serious drug or alcohol problem. The breakup of two actors demonstrates how cases involving substance abuse allegations frequently must…