Following in the steps of 10 other states that have made moves to legalize recreational use of marijuana, New York State now has a bill in the Senate Finance Committee that would legalize marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The bill would also establish an office that would oversee both recreational and medical …
Based on your body weight and the speed at which you consume alcohol, you can calculate how many drinks it will take to make driving inadvisable. Given the harsh penalties for DWI in the state of New York, your decision to drink and drive could have life-changing consequences. The importance of your BAC Blood alcohol …
Imagine you’re in the middle of a contentious divorce and now your soon-to-be ex has done the unthinkable. He’s trying to take your parental rights away and assume full custody of your children. If he succeeds, your children will live with him full-time, and you might only get to see them for a handful of …
Divorce is one of the most difficult life events people go through, and it is not unusual for people to prefer that details of the divorce be kept private. However, keeping things private these days can be very difficult because of how easy it is for people to find information online or through their various …
Maintaining a meaningful and stable relationship with your children after you get divorced can be very difficult for parents. This is particularly true if your ex wants to move away with your children. However, before you assume that you are going to lose your children, you need to understand that in accordance with New York …
Millennials are subjected to a number of negative stereotypes. Older generations say they are lazy, entitled and careless in ways they were not. However, the fact is that for many millennials, these descriptors could not be further from the truth. In fact, many millennials are incredibly driven, cautious and outspoken. They take their future seriously …
In the coming weeks, kids across New York will be readjusting to their new school schedule. It is also a time of adjustment for parents, particularly those who are co-parenting and new to the changes that come with the transition from summer vacation to a regular school schedule. If you are in this group, understand …
You’re not broken up about your divorce; instead, you’re excited about what the future holds. You want to focus on your child and yourself. At the same time, you know that co-parenting is a reality. That child belongs to your ex, as well. How can the two of you co-parent successfully for years to come? …
A child support order is a legally binding document that requires the payment of a specified amount of money to a custodial parent or guardian. This money is typically used to help care for a child when it comes to buying food, clothing, shelter, and much more. There are also mandatory additional payments, known as …
Getting divorced is difficult in and of itself. Once the divorce goes final, you then have to come to an agreement on child custody. Maybe you are going to co-parent. Maybe you will be the primary custodian of the children. Maybe you will receive vis itation rights based on your work schedule. Now add in …