Modern Parenting Plan Considerations
The world is changing rapidly, which means your parenting plan could, too. When you’re co-parenting with an ex, it’s important to make sure that you’re both on the same page about major issues, like where the children go to school, whether they’ll be raised with religion and other common issues. However, there are some new… Read More »
Nursing Homes No Longer Protected by Immunity from COVID-19 Claims
Though it has been more than two years since the first signs of the coronavirus were spotted in New York, much confusion still remains about what happened and the legal options for families who lost loved ones in nursing homes to COVID. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state granted legal immunity… Read More »
COVID-19 Continues to Complicate Many Child Custody Arrangements
When parents of minor children break up, they and their lawyers establish custody and visitation terms that should address various situations that might arise over the years to come. A sound parenting plan might cover medical care, school vacations, extracurricular activities and college funding. This averts future conflicts and ensures that everyone understands how these… Read More »
What to Know About COVID Stimulus Checks and Divorce/Separation
Americans receiving stimulus checks due to the COVID-19 pandemic might wonder what happens to this money if they are going through a divorce or separation. Here is a quick overview of what you should know. Disbursement: Stimulus funds will be disbursed in the same method as your 2019 tax refund, which means if you and… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Virtual Divorce Hearing
Though a vaccine is finally (and slowly) circulating around the United States to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, most people still will need to hunker down throughout much of 2021 until they’re able to receive it. This means you can expect a continued reliance on virtual platforms for most types of meetings, including your court hearings… Read More »
Technological Changes in the Divorce Process Expected to Remain After the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic changes to the way many businesses operate, including law firms. There have been a number of new technologies attorneys have had to rely on to process cases, particularly for divorce law. As attorneys and clients alike continue to become more accustomed to these technological changes, it is expected… Read More »