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For many years, it was commonly accepted that cohabitation before marriage increased a couple’s risk of getting divorced. However, research from the Council on Contemporary Families suggests cohabitation does not influence the likelihood of divorce—and never has. Instead, it is the age at the time of cohabitation that’s most likely to predict a divorce. Couples… Read More »

Two Suffolk County police officers sustained injuries in a recent accident in Copiague, according to the local police department. The accident reportedly occurred the morning of Monday, June 5, on Great Neck Road near its intersection with Garden Street. According to police, the two officers were in a patrol car heading south when a Jeep… Read More »

Although it’s rare, in some cases a custodial parent might be worried his or her former partner will attempt to kidnap their children, whether during a visit or at some other time. If you believe there is any chance of this occurring, there are steps you can take to prevent it, while also preparing yourself… Read More »

As a part of your child custody negotiations, you will need to create a child visitation schedule. In most cases, the noncustodial parent will have the right to reasonable visitation with his or her kids. Below are a few of the most frequently asked questions we receive on child visitation: Q: What qualifies as ‘reasonable… Read More »

A driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol drove his vehicle into the side of a Long Island bar in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 24. The 23-year-old man reportedly had two other passengers in his vehicle when the crash occurred at approximately 1 a.m. He apparently lost control of his… Read More »

Marriage is more than just a new phase of your relationship with your partner—it is also a legally binding contract that affords you certain legal benefits often unavailable to single people. The following are a few examples of those benefits and protections you will receive as a married person:  Tax benefits: Married people can file… Read More »

Six people in Queens suffered injuries when a concrete slab reportedly collapsed at a construction site the morning of Monday, June 26. The accident occurred in Long Island City on 27th Street on the eighth floor of what will become an 18-story building. At the time of the accidents, workers were pouring concrete from a… Read More »

Police in Darien continue to investigate a boat accident involving two vessels on the Long Island Sound. The accident, which occurred at about 9:45 a.m. Sunday, June 25, left one passenger with serious injuries. The collision reportedly involved a 33-foot, power-operated sailboat and a 20-foot boat. The sailboat operator, who was the lone occupant of… Read More »

Three construction workers suffered serious injuries in an accident in Astoria, Queens, on Tuesday, June 20. According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), the workers became trapped after the upper section of a house collapsed on 28th Road, resulting in the roof caving in and pinning them in the basement. FDNY Commissioner Daniel… Read More »

Six construction workers in Queens were injured after scaffolding at the worksite collapsed. The accident reportedly occurred the morning of June 26 just before 11 a.m., between 42nd Road and Queens Plaza South. Scaffolding had been set up on the fifth floor of the building. Fortunately, the injuries were likely non-life threatening. The New York… Read More »