You may have heard horror stories from coworkers or friends of couples battling it out in divorce court where the proceedings dragged out for months or even a year. Believe it or not, one New York couple has been duking it out in divorce court for 14 years…and there’s...
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Month: April 2014
New York Divorce Rates Up 17 percent
Divorce is difficult. That may be the understatement of the year. Divorce, depending on the specifics of the circumstance, can be downright destructive to the lives of those involved. From emotions to finances, divorce is like a bull in a China shop shattering,...
Do Deaths at New York Nursing Home Point to Neglect?
A nursing home in Patchogue, New York, the Suffolk Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, has come under fire for two deaths that occurred in 2013. Family members of those that died are accusing the facility of neglect. Chris Glorioso with Channel 4 New York reports,...
What You Should Know About Pet Custody Battles
There are many reasons a divorce may turn ugly. For example, if one spouse committed adultery, if one spouse is trying to keep the other from getting his or her “fair share” of the assets, or if children are involved. However, in recent years, another reason divorces...
Premises Liability for Landlords and Renters
There’s a lot of legal jargon out there, and thanks to the widespread use of social media, news outlets, and crime dramas more and more Americans are being exposed to it on a regular basis. One term you may not have encountered before is “premises liability”. If...
How to Make Sure Your Teen is a Safe Driver
When your teen gets his or her driver’s license it can be scary for a lot of reasons. One, they’re growing up. That thought alone may be enough to get you misty-eyed. Two, your teen, who seems to have the attention span of a house fly and a cell phone as an extra...
Teen Sues Parents for Financial Support
There’s no doubt that lawsuits in this country are on the rise. In addition to that, we’re seeing odder and odder cases reaching the courtroom each day. We’re seeing things like pet custody disputes and so called “revenge porn” cases that 15 years ago were all but...