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In New York, the obligation of an ex-spouse to pay maintenance (informally known as alimony) may be terminated when the recipient cohabits with a new romantic partner but only under very limited circumstances. There must be evidence that the recipient’s new relationship resembles a marital union where a party holds themselves out as husband and… Read More »

A high-net-worth divorce is generally defined as one in which the spouses have liquid assets valued in excess of a million dollars. These assets often consist of real estate, investments, businesses, luxury items and financial portfolios. High-net-worth individuals include entrepreneurs, corporate executives and individuals with inherited wealth. Their divorces typically involve more intricate financial analysis… Read More »

Falls in nursing homes are disturbingly common, with approximately 50 to 75 percent of residents experiencing such an incident each year. Falls result in about 1,800 deaths annually among nursing home residents. Despite their frequency and severity, only around 57 percent of nursing home falls are reported. This indicates that these falls are even more… Read More »

In New York family law, the status of joint legal custody allows both parents to share the responsibility of making significant decisions about their child’s life. These decisions typically involve important aspects such as education, healthcare and religious upbringing. Unlike sole custody, where one parent has the exclusive right to make these determinations, joint legal… Read More »

Highways in New York are bustling with commercial vehicles whose size and bulk make them susceptible to various types of accidents. These events can have devastating consequences due to the size and weight disparity between large trucks and passenger vehicles.  Common types of truck accidents include jackknife accidents, where the trailer swings out from the… Read More »

In New York, maintaining individual ownership of separately owned assets is vital for spouses who wish to avoid having them classified as marital property during a divorce. New York follows an equitable distribution rule, by which assets acquired during a marriage are subject to fair but not necessarily equal division. Property owned prior to the… Read More »

Lane splitting, also known as “white-lining” or “filtering,” occurs when motorcyclists ride between lanes of slow-moving or stopped vehicles. Although it can save time and avoid congestion, this practice raises safety concerns as it places motorcyclists in close proximity to vehicles, increasing the risk of collisions. It also can have a direct effect on the… Read More »

While divorce rates in the U.S. have stabilized overall and in fact have declined in younger age groups, the divorce rate for individuals aged 50 and older has more than doubled since the 1990s. This phenomenon — called “gray divorce” — often presents unique financial challenges. There are varied reasons for gray divorce, such as… Read More »

Each year, people sustain injuries from slip and fall incidents on snow or ice that property owners should have cleaned away. Injured pedestrians have the right to seek compensation in court. However, although New York property owners generally have a duty to keep their sidewalks clear of hazards caused by snow and ice, this duty… Read More »

In New York divorce cases, the principle of equitable distribution applies, which means marital property is divided fairly though not necessarily equally. Marital property generally includes all assets and debts acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name they are held in. Each spouse has a legal duty to fully disclose their full financial information…. Read More »