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What to Expect At Your Initial Meeting with Your Divorce Attorney
Ending a marriage is never an easy thing to do. If you have children, your mind begins to wonder what will happen with the children, who will get custody, etc. This major life change can bring worries of money issues, residency changes, and a host of other concerns. If you have already made the… Read More »
Diagnosing Cancer in New York: $8 Million in Federal Grants to Assist in Preventing Colorectal Cancer
On August 17, 2015, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that over the next five years, the State of New York will receive $8 million in federal grants to assist with screening patients for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is New York’s second leading cause of cancer deaths. This program, awarded from the Centers for Disease… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Injuries On Snowy Sidewalks?
New York winters can be magical. Beautiful, delicate white snowflakes fall gently upon the evergreens and the rooftops of homes. As gorgeous as a snowy New York winter can be, the snow can also present dangerous conditions. Snow covered sidewalks can make trekking through town difficult and dangerous. If you have fallen and injured… Read More »
Millennial Men, Parenting Roles, and Parenting Plans
As discussed in a recent New York Times article, a study regarding Millennial men (men aged 18 to early 30s) found that although these young men desire to have an equal share in parenting and domestic roles, such idyllic thinking becomes difficult once faced with familial and real-world responsibilities. Departing from the generations of… Read More »
Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy: Can it Be Done?
If you have gone to college, graduate school, law school, medical school, or any other form of higher education, then you likely know all too well of the burdens of student loans. With student loan debts ranging from the average of $33,000 to upwards of $100,000 or more for graduate programs, student debtors often… Read More »
The Importance of Revoking a Will: Duplicate Wills and Will Contests
In a recent case, the New York Court of Appeals dealt with the issues of will contests and will revocation. In 2010, Robyn R. Lewis passed away, and a search commenced where it was determined that she left no will—or at least that’s what her family thought—and Letters of Administration were issued. In 1996,… Read More »
Confined Spaces in Construction: OSHA Recognizes the Tight Squeeze on Construction Workers
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced new safety standards and requirements designed to protect construction workers and other workers whose jobs require them to perform work in confined spaces. A confined space is defined as a space that is large enough for a worker to enter but has limited… Read More »
Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers: Drunk Driver Charged After Injuring 5 in Kingston, New York
On August 14, 2015, Kingston police charged a 51-year old woman with drunk driving when she crashed into a stopped vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Albany. After striking the stopped vehicle, the woman’s vehicle crashed into a light pole. All four passengers in the stopped vehicle were taken to the hospital for… Read More »