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When someone is convicted of a criminal offense in New York, they face consequences such as jail or prison time, a fine, and, in some cases, probation for a number of years. However, there are also collateral consequences of criminal convictions. Below are just a few...
Getting a divorce in New York can be costly. There are, however, things you can do to keep divorce costs down. ORGANIZE YOUR PAPERWORK There are any number of documents your divorce attorney will need. These documents can be organized by you, or you can offer them to...
Estate planning is important. Careful estate planning considers all eventualities. Technically, firearms are considered household goods much like the family china, furniture, and other effects. However, there are special considerations you must take into account when...
In New York, a spousal maintenance award can be adjusted under certain circumstances. Someone who pays spousal maintenance may seek a reduction in the amount of spousal maintenance they must pay. Alternatively, someone who receives spousal maintenance may seek an...
It can be intimidating driving next to or in front of an 18 wheeler. From the draft coming off the truck to the difficulty seeing when the truck is looming in the rear view mirror, car drivers express frustration and fear about big trucks. But did you know that cars...
In a landmark study, published this spring in Lancet Psychiatry, researchers have established a definitive link between traumatic brain injury and a higher risk of developing both Alzheimer's disease and dementia. According to researchers, this is the first study on...
When couples divorce, they tend to focus on topics related to the end of the marriage. How will the assets and debts be divided? How will the children be parented? What will happen to the house? These are all very important questions that must be resolved. However, at...
According to a recent study at Johns Hopkins, medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers reviewed medical death rates over an eight-year period and found more than 250,000 death each year were attributable to medical...
Playground safety is a topic all too often overlooked until it's too late. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in emergency departments each year for playground-related injuries. About...
The fact of the matter is, most cases settle before trial. However, some cases do in fact go to trial before a judge or a jury. When this happens, there are a few things you should know before the trial starts. 1. COMMUNICATION CAUTIONS Trials don't happen in real...