Gray Divorce Presents a Host of Complex Challenges
Divorce later in life is on the rise in the United States. The term “gray divorce” typically applies to couples deciding to end their marriage after the age of 50. While divorce at any age has profound consequences, separating later in life brings a set of unique challenges that can have significant long-term repercussions. Multiple […]
What to Do When an Alimony Obligor Is Working Below Their Pay Grade
One of the most contentious issues in a divorce can be one spouse’s obligation to continue to support the other. In New York, alimony — formally known as spousal maintenance — is awarded based on one spouse’s needs and the other spouse’s ability to pay, judged primarily by each spouse’s income. But what happens when […]
After Many Years, Legislation Designed to Protect Children’s Safety in Custody Cases Still Not Enacted
Many states have attempted to find a fair balance between children’s safety and parental rights in the resolution of custody disputes. Horrifying cases of abuse committed by fathers and mothers during court-mandated visitation have prompted legislators around the country to introduce measures that require judges to focus on a youth’s well-being. While numerous jurisdictions have […]
New York Requires Support for Developmentally Disabled Sons and Daughters Through Age 25
In New York, parents are typically required to meet the financial needs of their sons and daughters until they reach the age of 21. When parents live apart due to divorce or the fact they never were married, this obligation is usually addressed by an order requiring one party to make child support payments to […]
If You Have a Living Trust, Do You Need a Will?
A living trust is a means of transferring property to designated beneficiaries upon your death. It serves many of the same purposes as a will and is often touted as preferable, since property in a trust does not have to go through the expense and delay of probate. So if you have a trust, why […]
Can You Sue Over a Dog Bite Injury in New York? It Depends.
You might assume that if you are ever bitten by a dog, you will be able to file a claim against its owner to recover damages. But in New York, your ability to receive compensation and the type of compensation you receive depend on the circumstances — including the dog’s possible vicious tendencies and the […]
The Most Common Injuries Resulting from Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of two-vehicle accidents. While they don’t often involve fatalities, rear-enders can result in serious and long-lasting injuries to the occupants of both vehicles involved. In addition, there may be internal or soft-tissue injuries that are not immediately apparent, which means they can be worsened by lack of proper […]
Challenges of Determining Fault in a Truck Accident
Determining fault in accidents involving tractor trailers or other large commercial trucks can be difficult. Shipping goods by truck, especially for long hauls, can involve multiple carriers, drivers, cargo loaders and maintenance providers. Any one of these parties may be responsible, in whole or in part, for causing an accident, which in turn determines who […]
How Does Not Wearing a Helmet Affect a Bicycle Injury Claim?
A helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment for cyclists. Every year thousands of Americans are in bicycle accidents that result in serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and paralysis. A proper safety helmet greatly reduces the chance and severity of head, neck and spinal injuries. As such many states have enacted […]
Determining a Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Victim’s Right to Damages
You may have heard that New York is a no-fault state when it comes to auto accidents. That means an injured party’s own insurance company initially covers medical bills and other accident-related costs up to the policy limit, which is typically $50,000. But what happens when a car accident injury befalls a pedestrian — one […]