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Articles by Michael J. Belsky


Attorney talks Memorial Day DWI crackdowns

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (13WHAM) — As Memorial Day weekend travel continues, New York State Police are increasing patrols with a focused on impaired and reckless driving. Tully…

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I spent $100k on my mistress and now my wife wants to take everything else… I need to stop her from ruining my life

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Daily Mail) — My wife and I have been together for 30 years and we’re just going through the motions at this point. No one ever brought up divorce, but we…

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New York March Madness bettors face restrictions on wagering on local college teams

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — As March Madness tips off and millions of fans fill out brackets and place bets, New Yorkers may be surprised to learn there are key restrictions…

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Securing Parental Rights Early: When to File for Parentage in NY and Why It Matters

A Judgment of Parentage offers benefits over both Acknowledgments of Parentage and Adoption Orders for many New York parents. But when you file for Parentage can make all the…

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Petitioning for a Pre-Birth Judgment of Parentage: The Legal Process in New York

Effective February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) has legalized gestational surrogacy in New York. In addition to key legal protections, the CPSA also secures a…

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How Mobile Sports Wagering Can Negatively Impact Family Relationships

Since the legalization of mobile sports wagering in New York State in 2022, New York has collected billions in taxes from mobile betting. While New York has allowed legal gambling…

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Clifton Park day care faces closure by state after child’s injury

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (Times Union) — The owner of a day care center where two employees were charged in connection with the alleged abuse of a toddler last month says he…

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New process simplifies uncontested joint divorce in New York

ALBANY, NY (WROC) — New York overhauled uncontested joint divorce, with the New York State Unified Court System (UCS) announcing a simplified process at the end of January.…

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New York State adultery law repealed

ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill repealing the state’s adultery law. Assemblymember Charles Lavine sponsored the legislation and said the…

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Schenectady swatting call under investigation

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Schenectady neighborhood was hit with a swatting call on Thursday that called out the entire police department. Schenectady Police Department…

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