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In recent years, New York courts have fundamentally changed how they decide who gets possession of pets during a divorce. Traditionally, animals were treated strictly as personal property and awarded to one spouse or another in much the same way as a car or other treasured assets. However, a landmark amendment enacted in 2021 now… Read More »

If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, you may be tempted to settle your claim with an insurance company on your own, hoping for a speedy resolution and perhaps to avoid legal fees. However, settling an automobile injury claim without first consulting an attorney can be a costly mistake, both financially and in terms… Read More »

In New York, a parent’s decision to cohabit with a new romantic partner after divorce is a sensitive topic that often raises questions about the potential impact on custody or visitation rights. Cohabitation is not, by itself considered grounds for modifying an existing custody or visitation agreement. As long as the parent continues to foster… Read More »

A statute of limitations is a legal rule that sets the maximum period within which a lawsuit must be filed after an event occurs or after a right to sue arises. The purpose of such limitations periods is to ensure that legal matters are resolved within a reasonable time, that evidence remains fresh and that… Read More »

If you are facing a high-net-worth divorce, you must understand that the road ahead is fundamentally different and far more complex than a typical separation. The process you are about to begin will feel less like the end of a personal relationship and more like the dissolution of a business. The emotional strain may be… Read More »

A sudden and violent hazard known as “dooring” lurks for unsuspecting cyclists on the urban and suburban streets of New York, including Long Island. It occurs when a person in a parked car abruptly opens a door into the path of an oncoming bicyclist. The rider, with little to no time to react, may either… Read More »

In New York divorce proceedings, the spouses’ marital assets are divided using the process of equitable distribution. This involves the court’s weighing of several factors to determine a fair but not necessarily equal split. One of the factors considered is whether either spouse is at fault for wasteful dissipation — that is, deliberately squandering, concealing… Read More »

Driver fatigue is a well-documented cause of motor vehicle accidents, particularly in the commercial trucking sector where drivers are on the road for long hauls. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that driver fatigue is a factor in about one in eight large-truck crashes. According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS),… Read More »

In deciding to end your marriage, you and your spouse may agree on the big picture, paving the way for an uncontested divorce. If you’re eligible, this route can save significant time and expense and avoid emotional strain. Nevertheless, there are good reasons not to proceed without an attorney. Specific criteria must be met to… Read More »

When a doctor or other healthcare professional is sued for medical malpractice, the evaluation of the correctness their actions is traditionally based on prevailing practices among peers in the same field. If those actions were in accord with those of their colleagues, they could evade liability. However, this may change radically due to a recent… Read More »