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What to Do if Your Ex Doesn’t Pay Maintenance?
As part of your divorce, you might be awarded maintenance payments from your ex. But what happens if your ex fails to meet their maintenance obligations? Before taking any drastic legal action, you should work with your attorney to determine why your ex is not making these payments. While it is possible they are simply… Read More »
Why Paternity Tests are Important for Child Custody
Paternity tests establish biological fatherhood, which can have some significant bearing on child custody and support cases. In such a test, DNA is collected from the possible father and the child from cheek swabs or blood samples. The DNA gets spliced to determine if the two share chromosomes. These tests have a 99.9 percent accuracy… Read More »
What to Know About COVID Stimulus Checks and Divorce/Separation
Americans receiving stimulus checks due to the COVID-19 pandemic might wonder what happens to this money if they are going through a divorce or separation. Here is a quick overview of what you should know. Disbursement: Stimulus funds will be disbursed in the same method as your 2019 tax refund, which means if you and… Read More »
Determining Liability When An Accident is a Result of Poor Road Conditions
In most cases, car accidents occur due to fault on the part of one or more drivers. However, there are some circumstances in which an accident could happen simply due to poor road conditions, such as potholes, erosion, bad weather (snow and ice), or poor design. If this is the case, what options do accident… Read More »
Why are Women More Likely Than Men to Sustain Serious Injuries in Car Accidents?
Numerous studies have shown women are more likely than men to sustain serious injuries in car accidents. According to one recent study b the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a significant factor in this is the types of vehicles men and women are more likely to drive. Let’s take a look at the findings… Read More »
Man Dead in Chain Reaction Crash at Long Island Intersection
One person died in a chain-reaction accident at a Long Island intersection. The accident occurred in Centereach at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. A 25-year-old Ronkonkoma man was driving his 2011 Kia north on Nicolls Road when he lost control of the vehicle due to a sudden medical event. According to Suffolk County… Read More »
High School Basketball Star Killed in Long Island Accident
A high school basketball star with pro prospects was tragically killed in a car accident on Wednesday, January 27 in Uniondale. That teenager, 15-year-old Jomani “Jo-Jo” Wright, was in a vehicle with three other teens heading to a gym for a private workout, when they were suddenly T-boned by an SUV at the intersection of… Read More »
Tips for Negotiating Asset Distribution in Your Divorce
It can be difficult for you to fully grasp the financial implications of your divorce, specifically with regard to your asset distribution negotiations. This is why it’s so important to work with an attorney, who can help you see the whole picture. Here are a few tips to help you get a better grasp on… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Virtual Divorce Hearing
Though a vaccine is finally (and slowly) circulating around the United States to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, most people still will need to hunker down throughout much of 2021 until they’re able to receive it. This means you can expect a continued reliance on virtual platforms for most types of meetings, including your court hearings… Read More »
Winter Tends to Be Divorce Season in the United States
It’s like clockwork—every year the divorce rates in the United States see a bit of a spike between January and March. This is often due to people deciding to wait until after the holidays to file for their divorce. Some of the reasons for this include: The desire for a fresh start: The turning of… Read More »