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In many families, children grow up having a strong connection with their grandparents. Having a second or third set of adults around expands children’s horizons, provides them with additional emotional support, and can even give parents a needed break from childcare responsibilities. In some situations, however, one or both parents seek to deny grandparents the… Read More »

Tragedy struck recently in Montauk when a man who was helping to guide a forklift operator was run over and killed by the machine. The man, Hector O. Duarte-Roque, was working at a construction site at the Montauk Lake Club and Marina on the morning when the accident took place. The equipment was reportedly being… Read More »

After any type of car, motorcycle or vehicle accident, it is important to go to a hospital or see a doctor right away, even if you don’t think you’ve been injured. There are two main reasons why doing so is crucial. First, a doctor may notice serious problems even if you do not feel any… Read More »

Other than arguments over who makes the best slice of pizza, there may not be any fight in New York that has lasted as long as the battle over the state’s scaffold law. The statute protects workers by allowing them to bring a lawsuit instead of a workers’ compensation claim when their injury is caused… Read More »

After any type of car accident, there are a variety of steps you should take to protect yourself and to comply with the law. The first step is to get yourself to safety, but you should not leave the scene of the wreck. If anyone else is involved in the crash, and they need help,… Read More »

Even for families in relatively simple financial situations, divorce brings up questions about money. When one spouse owns a business or part of a business, financial considerations often become even more complicated. Under the laws of the state of New York, courts divide marital property using a method known as equitable distribution. This means that… Read More »

Most people enter into marriage wearing rose-colored glasses. Everyone knows that divorce is a possibility, but no one thinks it is going to happen to them. That belief, along with a variety of misunderstandings about prenuptial agreements, leads to many divorces being much more complicated than they need to be. The truth is, divorce happens… Read More »

Divorce is a possibility in any marriage, but in the past, it was fairly rare for elderly couples to divorce. These days, however, more and more retirees are divorcing after having spent much of their life together. While there are serious emotional, financial and logistical concerns to deal with in any divorce, these issues can… Read More »

The state of New York requires motorcycle operators and passengers of all ages to wear a helmet that meets standards set out by the U.S. Department of Transportation. But what happens when bikers and their passengers choose to disregard the law and then suffer a head injury in an accident? It turns out that under… Read More »

Estate plans are at once intensely personal and a shared endeavor. The goal of most wills and trusts is to specify what you wish to leave to your family or other beneficiaries so that they can carry out their own wishes and dreams once you are gone. These plans, however, are often created by married… Read More »