Public or “Private,” Social Media Posts Can be Used as Evidence
Recent events at the National level has shed some light on privacy concerns pertaining to social media. However, these issues are also being raised in New York as well. Did you…
Menchaca Holding Affirmed on Rehearing, with Additional Clarification
Today the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion on rehearing in USAA Texas Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca confirming the Vail principle that policy benefits wrongfully withheld can be…
What does child support actually support?
Determination of child support is a key aspect of divorce and Family Court support proceedings involving children. But what exactly is that child support award supposed to cover…
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.…
Let’s Go to the Video: Modern Technology and Youth Crimes
Police body camera footage is an increasingly important piece of evidence in criminal type cases. This goes for both the prosecution, in Family Court known as the Presentment…
How Military Leadership, Planning Skills Translate Well to Post-service Entrepreneurship
As Veterans Day approaches this weekend, discussion of life after military service for veterans gains increased visibility. To be sure, life after military service can be a…
Putting the Past Behind Them: New York will Allow People to Seal Their Criminal Records
A criminal conviction has repercussions that go far beyond a judge’s sentence. Not only can an individual lose his or her freedom for months or years, but a criminal record can…
Veterans: Know Your USERRA Rights
When a school district informs parents that their children are having trouble at school – whether it’s lack of focus, paying attention or having behavioral issues in the…
It Takes a Team to Educate a Special Needs Child
When a school district informs parents that their children are having trouble at school – whether it’s lack of focus, paying attention or having behavioral issues in the…
Adopted Children And The Divorce Process
Is there anything different?? As all parents know, each child is unique and special, no matter how they may have arrived in our family. Each has their own personality, each has…