What to Do if You Are Appreciated at Home but Discriminated Against at Work
Are you a mother or caregiver who has been passed over for promotions at your place of work because of your responsibilities at home? It is considered discrimination when an…
What Divorced or Separated Parents Concerned About Paying for Their Child’s College Education Need to Know
One of the most significant events in a young person’s life is the decision to go to college. However, if you are a divorced or separated parent, you might be uncertain about…
What to Know About Dividing Marital Property in New York State
In New York state, marital property is determined according to the rules of “equitable distribution,” which requires marital property to be divided along lines that are…
Seven Steps for a Successful Split in New York
Splitting up with your spouse? Filing for divorce in New York can be a complex and difficult process. To navigate the journey successfully, it’s important to understand the…
Legal Consequences of Failing to Update a Will in New York Post-Divorce
Divorce represents a significant shift in personal and financial circumstances. Despite this major shift, many individuals do not revisit their estate plans after ending their…
Seven Divorce Mistakes That Can Cost You Time, Money, and Custody in New York
Divorce is rarely easy, and in New York, the process can be both emotionally and financially challenging. Many individuals make avoidable mistakes that prolong the proceedings,…
My Spouse Gave Me a Sexually Transmitted Disease: Is It Domestic Violence? Does It Impact My Divorce Agreement?
A recent ruling by a judge in New York state determined that giving your spouse a sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a…
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…
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…
Gestational Surrogacy in New York: 3 Pathways to Legal Parentage
Legal Surrogacy in New York Before the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) went into effect in 2021, gestational surrogacy was not legal in New York. Now, the CPSA secures a legal…