One of the most contested and emotional aspects of many divorces throughout Westchester County is that of custody. When a parent is told that they may not be able to see their child as much as they once did, they may be devastated. Often times, this is very difficult for the children to grasp asRead More
When it comes time to divide property in a divorce, some couples find it much more difficult than others. This is no surprise, as it is never easy to face the facts of parting with belongings. A common issue that arises in many cases is that one spouse may feel as though the other doesRead More
When a couple in Westchester County, New York believes that their marriage should end, they often consider divorce. However, divorce is just a blanket term because there are several different options for getting divorced. Some couples that are starting to think about the divorce process are willing to work together towards the common goal ofRead More
Driving while intoxicated is taken very seriously in Westchester County, throughout New York State, and across the entire country. Law enforcement and court systems aim to hold drunk drivers accountable for putting the lives of everyone on the road at risk. Driving while intoxicated is one of the leading causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents.Read More
One of the most frequently asked questions that comes up when an individual is ordered by the court to make spousal maintenance payments is in regards to how long they are legally obligated to do so. Of course, everyone’s situation is different and therefore, the length of each obligation is different. When determining the amountRead More
In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services has appointed individuals who work in certain professions to report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the state’s Child Protected Services system. These individuals are known as mandated reporters and they are granted this responsibility because New York State believes these professionsRead More
New York State Police just announced that it is launching a new Unmanned Aerial System program, aka drones, to aid in law enforcement. Over the course of the next four months, state police will introduce 18 drones in different regions of New York. Some of the first drones issued will be given to the countiesRead More
In Governor Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State Address this week, it was announced that there will be an overhaul of the criminal justice system in New York State. The goal of this reform is primarily to reshape many aspects of the system that currently favor those of a higher socioeconomic class. The new legislationRead More
New York State has signed a new law that will require any drivers involved in a serious car accident to submit to a sobriety test. A serious crash is defined by any car accident that results in injuries or one or more fatalities. The bill will go into effect in the middle of January inRead More
This week, the new tax bill for the United States will be signed into legislation. The bill, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is bringing changes to many different tax policies ranging from mortgages to moving expenses and even to divorce and alimony. Beginning on January 1, 2018, any divorces that take placeRead More