Same-Sex Support Denied in NY Family Court
Posted June 3, 2009 – 2:15 pm in: LawCited: Law.com
It seems that a woman in New York cannot force her former same-sex partner to pay child support because the New York Family Court does not have jurisdiction. That is what the New York state appeals panel ruled with a 3-2 ruling. The reason is that New York only has proceedings that determine [...]
No Comments |Divorce is Never Easy - New Jersey Divorce Attorneys Can Make All The Difference
Posted April 30, 2009 – 6:46 pm in: LawFinding a new jersey divorce lawyer is never a happy task, acknowledging that your marriage is over is not easy. Maybe you have been fighting constantly or maybe it is empty nest syndrome, there are many reasons to go for a full divorce, but sometimes you have to remember why you married this person in [...]
No Comments |Protecting Yourself - Employment Law Discussed
Posted April 30, 2009 – 4:02 pm in: LawHave you been unjustly laid off? Have you been threatened or told that you will lose your job if you don’t comply? Has physical or mental abuse occurred? Have you experienced harassment at work? In today’s world these things are getting more and more common and in NY there seems to be far more cases. [...]
No Comments |Abuse In Nursing Homes
Posted April 30, 2009 – 3:25 pm in: LawAn elderly woman was physically assaulted in a NY nursing home. As she tells it she was watching television in her room when an orderly told her that she needed to lie down and turn off the lights, she told him she wanted to watch television and at this point he allegedly grabbed her by [...]
No Comments |Are Female Divorce Attorneys Better?
Posted January 20, 2009 – 1:09 pm in: LawWomen continue to assert themselves in the professional and social arena after centuries of a male dominated legal profession. Family law is one area where women have found success and longevity. This may be because divorce and family law issues involving male/female disputes.
It is well known that women spend more time discussing and thinking about [...]