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Divorce Terms You Should Know and Understand

As you go through the divorce process, chances are that you will come across a variety of terms that you are not familiar with. Here is a list of a few of the ones you are likely to encounter: Affidavit: This is simply any kind of written statement that you give under oath. Annulment: The… Read More »

Woman Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Fatal Accident

Law enforcement officials have announced the arrest of a 57-year-old woman who has been charged with fleeing the scene of an accident in Deer Park, Long Island. The woman, Irene Caldarero, had been driving on Deer Park Avenue one Saturday evening when she allegedly struck a woman crossing the road. Rather than stopping and staying… Read More »

Are Nursing Homes Liable for Slips and Falls on their Premises?

Elderly people are much more prone to slips and falls than the average person, and because of their frailty they are also much more likely to suffer serious injuries in those falls as a result. It stands to reason that nursing homes, as homes to many elderly people in one location, would be a common… Read More »

Report: Long Island Man was Texting Before Fatal Car Accident

An employee of PSEG Long Island was recently involved in an accident when his utility truck crossed into oncoming traffic, striking and killing a woman who was driving his way. It was later found that he was texting his girlfriend at the time of the accident. The driver is 54-year-old Bayport resident Michael Pepe, who… Read More »

At Least 7 Dead in Crash Between Train and SUV

A crash between a Metro-North commuter train and an SUV led to the deaths of at least seven people and injuries to a dozen more on Tuesday, February 3. The accident occurred during peak rush hour in Valhalla in Westchester County. A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says that the SUV was going past… Read More »

Woman Seriously Injured in Collision with Snowplow on Long Island

A woman was seriously injured after she was struck by a snowplow while out for an evening walk, according to Suffolk police. The victim, Blanche Pope, was walking north on New Highway in North Amityville just past 41st Street when a pickup truck with a plow attachment struck her. The truck had not been plowing… Read More »

The Different Types of Adoptions

If you are looking into adoption, you have several different options depending on your current situation.  Here are some of the various types of adoptions that you may consider:  Adoptions through agencies. Agency adoptions involve placing a child with their adoptive parents through a public agency or a state-licensed private agency. Independent adoption. No agencies… Read More »

What Legal Requirements Must Be Fulfilled Before a Divorce?

Before a couple is able to file a divorce action in court and actually go through the divorce process, there are certain legal requirements that they must fulfill. These requirements include:  Residency. A spouse that chooses to file for a divorce must have resided within the state they are filing for a certain period of… Read More »

Religion and Your Child Custody Arrangement

It’s somewhat common for one parent to change religions after going through a divorce. However, there are legal implications involving child custody and changing religion that must be considered. Religion is actually one of several considerations that courts will take into account when determining custody arrangements, alongside health care, residence, recreation and education.  First, courts… Read More »

When Can You Modify a Child Support Agreement?

Whether you are paying or receiving child support, you may reach a point in the arrangement where you feel like it needs to be modified to reflect your current life situation. But when are the best times to attempt to modify your arrangement, and how do you go about doing so?  Situations that may call… Read More »