When you go to a physician with a problem, you expect a resolution that will make you healthy again. You do not expect medical treatment to leave you with more injuries and ailments. If you have experienced this, then you may have a medical [...]
Fathers who wish to establish or contest paternity should be aware of their rights and the laws that apply. Brooklyn NY paternity defense lawyers can provide legal advice about what you should and should not do in a paternity case. For assistance [...]
The decision to separate requires the couple to choose how to handle parts of their lives that they share. Given that there may be tension between the two, it is wise to have certain decisions recorded in a separation agreement as opposed to trying [...]
When child custody arrangements are made, they are created based on the parents’ lives at that time. However, if there is a major change that happens, this could mean that there needs to be a change made to the order. One such scenario is if one [...]
In some divorce cases, a judge may order a former spouse to pay alimony, or spousal support, to the other spouse. Alimony is not ordered in every case and there are legal standards that are considered to determine if alimony will be required. The [...]
When a father wishes to establish paternal rights, there are procedures that must be followed and an order from a court may be necessary. Until paternal rights are established, a father may be denied the right to have custody and visitation with [...]
Couples who are facing marital problems decide to separate either on a trial basis or as a precursor to divorce. Consulting with family lawyers in Brooklyn NY may be a good first step for individuals who are currently separated or contemplating [...]
An order of protection is an official legal document that is issued by the court. It is given to a person who needs protection from an abuser and can also protect them against harassment or stalking. In most cases, the document may be presented to a [...]
A post nuptial agreement may be an effective way to address property, debt and support issues when spouses contemplate a separation or eventual divorce. Post nuptial agreements must adhere to certain legal requirements, so it is important to ensure [...]