Some divorced parents in New York may bristle at the thought of settling for joint custody. Many parents would prefer to raise their children themselves without input from their former spouses. However, joint custody can be a healthy, beneficial arrangement that...
While it might seem safe to assume that unwed fathers automatically have parental rights, if the father doesn't provide evidence of his paternity, he can be denied child custody and visitation rights. Here's what unwed fathers should know if they plan on entering a...
You might not know the exact details of New York's move-over law. However, not knowing about the law does not excuse you from it, and you can face legal consequences for not following it. What exactly is the move-over law? In most states, the move-over law means that...
Police in New York took a Glen Cove man into custody on drunk driving charges on the night of Sept. 6 after receiving a tip. The 37-year-old man faces counts of driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, failing to maintain a single lane, consuming alcohol while...
Parents in New York who must go to a child custody hearing may wonder what documentation they should bring. In general, it is better to err on the side of having more documents than you may need. You should also bring extra copies of all of them in case any are...
Community activists in New York and across the nation have taken to the streets to protest the mistreatment of Black Americans by police departments around the country. Some activists say that racial disparity among the ranks of prosecutors and trial judges may play...
For New York spouses in the middle of a divorce, one of their greatest fears could be that the other spouse has siphoned off some of the marital estate and is hiding it. The issue is even worse for the spouse if the assets are being hidden pursuant to the laws of a...
Many New York residents are making the difficult decision to start the divorce process after decades of marriage. While going through a divorce can be difficult for any couple, those going through a "gray divorce," or a divorce that involves a couple over the age of...
When New Jersey working parents decide to divorce, they may worry about how they will keep their connection with their children intact after the separation. This may apply equally to parents who were the sole income-earner before the divorce or those in a two-income...
