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How Is Annulment Different From Divorce in New York?

Divorce has become commonplace, so it’s usually well understood. A couple, or at least one person in a marriage, decides that the marriage is not working and then files paperwork to end it. But an annulment is less common, and many people are unaware of how it differs from divorce. While a divorce ends an… Read More »

New York’s Scaffold Law Under Fire

The seminal law protecting construction workers in the state of New York is under fire from a construction industry group calling for “scaffold law reform.” The group behind scaffoldlaw.org claims that New York’s Labor Law § 240(1) costs taxpayers more than $785 million a year, drives up construction costs and discourages companies from hiring workers…. Read More »

Debt Questions During Divorce

If you are anticipating divorce, you are no doubt apprehensive about the division of your marital estate. After all, your future financial security depends greatly on the equitable distribution of your property. However, if you are like many of our clients who were hurt by the housing crisis or the stock market collapse circa 2008,… Read More »

Long Island’s Top Rated Law Firms in 2016

Our firm was featured in the Legal Leaders section of Newsday on March 31, 2016 as being honored as one of Long Island’s top rated law firms in 2016.  All four of our partners all are Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV rated which is the highest rating for skills and ethics. All four of our partners, along… Read More »

What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome?

If you are going through a contentious child custody battle, you may have heard the terms parental alienation and parental alienation syndrome. It is important to understand the difference between these two phrases, because courts in New York will entertain discussion of parental alienation, but will not accept arguments based on assertions that a child… Read More »

NJ Woman Sued for Penning Insults on Alimony Checks

A New Jersey woman who wrote disparaging remarks on the memo line of the alimony checks she sent to her ex-husband is being sued for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Daily Record reports that Diane Wagner, 57, wrote the terms “loser,” “bum,” and “adult child support,” as well as an acronym for a hostile… Read More »

Issues of Child Custody and Domestic Violence

If there is any domestic violence present in your home, it will add some key issues to take into account when filing for a divorce and developing child custody arrangements. The following are a few issues to keep in mind while you work to safely transition you and your children into your new life: Keep… Read More »

New York Family Law Reform Says Professional Degrees Are Not an Asset Subject to Equitable Distribution

In a 1985 divorce case, O’Brien v. O’Brien, New York broke new legal ground when the state’s highest court decided that a professional degree or license earned during a marriage was a marital asset subject to equitable distribution. However, in the three decades since, few jurisdictions chose to follow New York’s lead, and the decision… Read More »

The “Open and Obvious” Defense to Premises Liability in New York

Should a party be able to recover compensation for injuries suffered due to a hazard that was readily apparent? This question often arises on Long Island during the winter months, when individuals visiting places of business or private residences slip on a patch of ice. But it can also come up when accidents happen on… Read More »

Mistakes Commonly Made During the Divorce Settlement Process

As you’re going through a divorce, it’s understandable to want to get the whole process over with as soon as possible. However, you need to make sure you are looking out for your own best interests. The following are a few of the mistakes most commonly made during divorce settlement negotiations: Not even considering mediation…. Read More »