Recent Blog Posts
Reunification Therapy in Disputed New York Custody Matters
Divorce can cause serious and even permanent damage to parent/child relationships. If child custody is not divided equally between the parents from the beginning of a separation or divorce, the child can easily become estranged from the non-residential parent, especially if the parents are in the midst of a high-conflict divorce. When a parent/child… Read More »
New Law Would Allow Police to Scan Phones with “Textalyzer”
It seems that more evidence of the dangers of texting and driving emerges every day, and yet many drivers still read and write text messages while behind the wheel on a daily basis. While law enforcement and safety researchers understand that this is a major cause of serious accidents, it can be difficult to… Read More »
Large Share of Bankruptcies Still Caused by Medical Bills
While we might not think about it often, anyone can get hit with a sudden medical emergency that will result in massive expenses. It can be hard to fully prepare for the toll that these emergencies can take on our finances, often requiring both time spent off work as well as the cost of… Read More »
Husband who Failed to Provide Support During Marriage Not Entitled to Share of Pension
When dividing assets between divorcing spouses, New York courts follow the principle of equitable distribution. Courts are tasked with finding a fair split of the assets that were accrued during a marriage. Judges will examine each spouse’s efforts to support the family, whether that support was provided through work outside the home or as… Read More »
On-Campus Accident Injures One Student
An accident that occurred on a local college campus has caused serious injuries to a student. Pedestrian accidents can result from numerous causes, including driver distraction or poor roadway design, and can cause grave injuries to those involved. Accident on college campus On May 4, 2017, a 20-year-old resident of Red Hook was crossing… Read More »
What Happens to Debts when You Die?
During the estate planning process, you’re more likely to focus on allocating the property you’ll leave behind when you die, rather than the debts that will need to be paid upon your passing. It’s important to consider what sort of debts you may possess when you pass, and to try to develop a strategy… Read More »
Adversary Proceedings within Bankruptcy
Whether filed under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, most personal bankruptcy cases go relatively smoothly, requiring minimal courtroom time or argument for the parties involved. On rare occasion, there may be what’s known as an adversary proceeding within a bankruptcy case, filed either by a creditor or the petitioner. Learn more about adversary proceedings… Read More »
Errors in Administering High-Alert Medications Can Result in Serious Consequences
Last year, a Johns Hopkins study concluded that medical errors may be the third-leading cause of death in the United States. One of the most common types of fatal medical errors are errors regarding medication administration. Surveys indicate that about 7,000 deaths occur across the US each year due to medication errors. While nearly… Read More »
Recovering Garnished Wages through Bankruptcy
There are many ways that filing for bankruptcy can help you stay afloat if you’re struggling to make ends meet. Bankruptcy will put lawsuits filed against you to collect a debt on hold, suspend a foreclosure on your home, and even restore money that was garnished from your paycheck by a creditor or debt… Read More »
Code Violations Can Support Premises Liability Claims
In a recent decision by the First Department of the New York Appellate Division, the appellate panel ruled that a tenant could pursue a claim for trip-and-fall injuries against his landlord for injuries received while hosting a party on the rental property’s pool deck. The claims for liability were largely based on violations of… Read More »