Grandparent’s rights to visitation: Or not?
By now many are aware that New York State allows grandparents to petition for the right to have visitation with their grandchildren (Domestic Relations Law Section 72). And to do…
Family wants law to protect children
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A push for change two weeks after a baby boy was found dead behind a Schenectady apartment. Relatives and family friends say little Rayen…
Children’s passports–what are your obligations?
It is not uncommon for separated or divorced parents to share what is called joint legal custody. Joint legal custody has nothing to do with where the children live or how much…
The Ink is Dry, but is the Deal Done?
You have worked long and hard and put a lot of thought and compromise into your Separation or Divorce agreement. You and your lawyer crafted each article carefully and defined…
Highly Experienced Matrimonial Law Attorneys Offer Free Divorce Workshop
Highly Experienced Matrimonial Law Attorneys Offer Free Divorce Workshop Tully Rinckey PLLC attorneys Barbara King and Mario Cometti discuss what couples need to know about the…
5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Lawyer
5 Reasons to Hire a Divorce Lawyer If you and your spouse intend to divorce, you may ask yourself: Do I need a divorce lawyer? The answer to this depends on your particular…
Cuomo’s payroll for income tax swap could alter Social Security
ALBANY — Your Social Security payments may go down a bit, but you may also receive less upon retirement if a complex plan to deal with federal tax changes goes through in New…
Your Home Value: is the Internet really a crystal ball?
One of the major assets of most couples is the marital residence. Whether married five years or 30, most couples have invested their time, money and emotion into the family home.…
Although Costly, Subsidies Available for Adoptive Parents
Whether it is a stepparent adoption, Foster Care Adoption, Private Adoption or even an International Adoption, the cost involved in the adoption process can often be intimidating.…
Should You Adopt Your Stepchild?
With so many second marriages forming these days, the “blended family” has become a common event. The term refers to families that bring together children from prior marriages…