Binghamton Legal Issues Blog
How to get a traffic ticket dismissed
Drivers who receive traffic tickets in New York or any other state may be able to challenge the citations in court. Individuals may be able to claim that they were cited based on an officer's subjective opinion that their conduct was unsafe. It may be possible to...
Speeding surges in NYC during COVID-19 travel restrictions
The roads in New York have been very quiet in recent weeks as the state’s residents and officials battle the COVID-19 virus. New York City streets that were clogged with traffic just a few weeks ago are now virtually deserted, which many drivers have taken as an...
Parking tickets can be appealed
Parking in some parts of New York can be difficult, and even great drivers get parking tickets sometimes. A driver who parked in a no parking zone or parked too far from the curb will face consequences if they don’t pay the fine on a parking ticket. On the other hand,...
Determining the division of student loan debt in a divorce
New York residents have likely been paying close attention to the latest news regarding COVID-19, as the state has been one of the hardest hit. One silver lining for New Yorkers with student loan debt has been that the government temporarily reduced student loan...
What to know about traffic control devices
You likely know to stop at a red light when driving on New York roads or any others throughout the country. You also likely know that you must come to a halt whenever you see a sign with the word stop on it. However, there is a chance that you may violate either the...
Business owners’ concerns during divorce
New York business owners may have particular concerns when they decide to divorce. People with family businesses or other closely held private companies may find that their company is one of the most valuable marital assets to be divided in the divorce settlement....
Child custody concerns for working parents
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...
Fighting back after a speeding ticket
Many people in New York know the feeling of getting pulled over and receiving a speeding ticket all too well. No one wants to get a ticket, but it can seem all too easy to pick up a ticket at a time they did not expect. A speeding ticket conviction may not create a...
What to know about modifying parenting plans
When you and your child's other parent get divorced or choose to separate, it will likely be necessary to create a parenting plan. Generally speaking, courts in New York and throughout the country will allow you to make changes to a custody or visitation schedule....
How can the point system affect your license?
Living in New York state, you may have heard about points on your license. The more traffic violations you have, the more points you get. But how can those points affect you? The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses points to track your violations. If you...
