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By Matt Cavallo, Esq. Probably the most common method under the law of obtaining a divorce is through no-fault grounds, stated in New York’s Domestic Relations Law Section 170(7) as being initiated by either a husband or wife when [t]he relationship between husband...
By Brad Glassman The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is designating Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, through February 3, 2023. This designation allows eligible Haitian...
By Regina M. Competiello, Esq. This week it was splashed across varying news outlets that Kelly Clarkson was ordered to pay her ex nearly $200,000 in alimony and child support. For anyone who’s a fan of messy drama and has been following along with this divorce, you...
By Brad B Glassman, Esq. Agriculture is a cherished part of American identity and remains an important part of the U.S. economy. In 2020, the agriculture, fishing, and forestry industries contributed more than $175 billion to U.S. GDP and supported more than 2.3...
By Matt Cavallo, Esq. One might think that if they come to a settlement in their divorce case in which they agree to pay a certain amount in child support then said amount can never be adjusted. This is not the case. According to New York Domestic Relations Law...
By Jennifer L. Garber, Esq. A statutory post divorce maintenance formula took effect January 23, 2016. Prior to the enactment of the new formula, under DRL §236(6), the trial court had discretion, using twenty (20) factors as guiding principals, to determine the...
By Matt Cavallo, Esq. After a divorce action is commenced, the parties might think that they would be able to move assets without restrictions, but this is not the case. According to New York Domestic Relations Law Section 236(B)(2)(b), the parties cannot “sell,...
By Hope Tuber The filing of a divorce triggers certain things that you must be aware of when deciding whether you should file for divorce first or let your spouse file. When determining marital property, the court will consider two specific dates. The first date is...
By Brad Glassman Since the federal government's seemingly obsessed with marijuana, and noncitizens are under the jurisdiction of the federal government, immigrants cannot avail themselves of the benefits of legalization. Quite the opposite: Any type of conduct...
Real estate purchases are expensive and complex. Even just the offer to buy usually involves submitting a multiple-page contract with many specific details about the terms of the offer. When a seller accepts an offer, both parties eventually meet for a closing where...