Lead Poisoning Risks For Children in New York Public Housing
- Apr 19 2018
As reported in the New York Times this week, The New York City Housing Authority’s failure to conduct required lead paint inspections has put many children at risk of lead ...
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What are the Equitable Distribution Rules in a New York Divorce?
- Apr 16 2018
One of the key issues that must be resolved in a divorce is how to divide the marital property. In New York, such property must be divided according to the ...
Retaining an Attorney | NY Divorce
- Apr 12 2018
It goes without saying that divorces and custody disputes are difficult and stressful events for everyone involved. Litigants in divorce and family law matters need both personal and professional support. ...
Wills and Trusts in New York
- Mar 30 2018
Wills and trusts are both part of the estate planning process—a process which involves the legal structuring of the disposition of one’s assets. Well-drafted estate plans account for both expected ...
How Does Divorce Affect Your Social Security
- Mar 13 2018
Generally, the Social Security Administration provides benefits to divorced spouses in the same manner as they are provided to married spouses. If you are divorced, your ex-spouse may receive benefits ...
Holding Opiod Makers Accountable
- Mar 9 2018
Pam Nichols’s March Newsletter The use and abuse of prescription painkillers has reached record levels in the United States. Another record? Pharmaceutical company profits. As the death toll from opioid ...
Do I Need to be Legally Separated to Granted a Divorce in NY?
- Mar 6 2018
It is a common misconception that married couples must be legally separated before they may be granted a divorce from the New York State Supreme Court. Although living apart from ...
Loophole Silences Victims of Workplace Harrasment
- Feb 23 2018
Pam Nichols’s February Newsletter Thousands of employers across the nation are sneaking a loophole into employment contracts called “forced,” “binding” or “mandatory arbitration.” This fine print prevents employees from suing ...
Bankruptcy with No Assets in New York
- Feb 14 2018
When a debtor files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, all or a portion of his or her outstanding debts are sometimes repaid via the liquidation of assets. However, debtors who file ...
An Overview of New York Drug Possession Felonies
- Feb 1 2018
In New York, in order for one to be convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance (CPCS), prosecutors must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt: The substance at ...
Attorney Florence M. Richardson Joins O’Connell and Aronowitz
- Jan 30 2018
Albany law firm O’Connell and Aronowitz is pleased to announce that attorney Florence M. Richardson has joined the broad service firm as Of Counsel. She brings her extensive experience to ...
Wills and Living Wills in New York: What’s the Difference?
- Jan 26 2018
A will, also called a last will and testament, and a living will are two types of estate planning documents that serve different purposes. However, both are intended to provide ...
Divorce and Annulment in New York: What’s the Difference?
- Jan 24 2018
While similar in some respects, divorce and annulment are very different methods of ending a marriage. Below is an overview of how the two processes work in New York. Divorce ...
New York Transfers of Guardianship
- Jan 22 2018
Article 81 of New York’s Mental Hygiene Law provides courts in New York with the authority to appoint guardians. A guardian is an individual who is appointed by the court ...
Why Declare Bankruptcy in New York?
- Jan 20 2018
Bankruptcy is a federal court procedure that allows individuals to eliminate their debts and repay their creditors. The decision to declare bankruptcy should not be taken lightly, as it can ...
Eligibility for VA Benefits in New York
- Jan 16 2018
Individuals who actively served in the military and were not dishonorably discharged are considered “veterans” for the purpose of determining VA health benefits and services. Below is an overview of ...
How Child Support is Determined in New York
- Jan 14 2018
In New York, child support is governed by the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA). Under the CSSA, the following steps must be taken to determine basic child support: 1) Determine ...
Bumpy Road Ahead for Self-Driving Cars
- Jan 13 2018
Pam Nichols’s January Newsletter Most cars now already feature some form of self-driving technology, from cruise control – first developed in the 1950s – to electronic stability introduced in the ...
Conservatorship and Guardianship in New York
- Jan 11 2018
The terms “conservatorship” and “guardianship” are often used interchangeably. However, some states explicitly separate the two, while others favor one over the other. New York, for example, utilizes a guardianship ...
Bankruptcy with a Mortgage in New York
- Jan 9 2018
A common question among homeowners contemplating Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is whether one’s mortgage may be kept upon filing. The answer to this question depends on the type ...
