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Going through a divorce is a deeply personal and often painful process. As you deal with your own emotional issues, you undoubtedly want to protect your children from distress. However, it’s important to realize that children deserve to know what is happening so that they have an opportunity to cope and adapt in healthy ways…. Read More »

In New York State, passengers hurt in automobile crashes can pursue compensation in a number of ways. Your ability to recover damages depends on a number of factors, including who was driving the vehicle, their insurance coverages and the seriousness of your injuries.  New York is a “no-fault” insurance state, which means there are specific… Read More »

In New York, child support is a court-ordered payment intended to cover a child’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, and basic educational expenses. Parents need to understand which costs related to child rearing that are not covered by base child support, and which types of expenses are considered add-ons, which are shared proportionately… Read More »

In personal injury lawsuits, two main types of damages may be recovered — economic and noneconomic. Economic damages cover quantifiable losses such as medical expenses, lost wages and other out-of-pocket expenses. Noneconomic damages, on the other hand, compensate for intangible losses that do not have a specific dollar value. These include pain and suffering, emotional… Read More »

In New York, when parents have joint physical custody of a child after a divorce, each of them is entitled to parenting time as prescribed in a plan adopted by the court. However, what happens if a child — for whatever reason — decides they don’t want to adhere to the parenting time schedule? A… Read More »

If you have suffered injuries in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your immediate and long-term losses. However, your ability to recover damages can be affected by the existence of pre-existing health conditions — that is, prior medical issues presenting symptoms similar to those claimed to have been caused by… Read More »

In New York, workers’ compensation is typically the exclusive legal remedy for employees who suffer injuries while on the job. This is a no-fault insurance system, designed to provide fast reimbursement for medical expenses and partial replacement of lost wages, without the need for litigation. However, workers’ comp does not cover the full losses an… Read More »

In New York State, parents are legally obligated to support their children until the age of 21. However, this duty can end earlier if a child becomes emancipated. Emancipation is a court’s recognition that a child is self-sufficient, thus releasing the parents from their financial responsibilities.  Unlike many states, New York does not have a… Read More »

Swimming pools offer escape from the heat during the summer months as well as places for relaxation and exercise. Nevertheless, pools and their surroundings come with inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Depending on the location and circumstances, liability for injuries can fall upon owners, operators and other people involved… Read More »

A child custody arrangement known as “bird-nesting” is an option used by some divorced parents. In this practice, the children stay in the family home, with the parents alternating their time there. The goal is to provide a sense of continuity and security for the children, minimizing the disruption that often accompanies divorce. A bird-nesting… Read More »