Three Things Every Senior Should Know About Divorce Divorces after the age of 55 are becoming increasingly common, and those leaving long-term marriages are now more likely to enter into new marriages. Here are three topics to keep in mind if you are contemplating a divorce or entering into a new relationship: Division of retirement…
Debt and Divorce Debt and divorce often go hand in hand. It can often be more complicated dividing up debts that have been incurred during the marriage than separating assets. More importantly, relying on your soon-to-be-ex to pay debts that appear on your credit report can have long-term, negative ramifications if things turn nasty, as…
There are many factors to contemplate when considering a divorce. Our divorce tips will help you be aware of the impact a divorce will have on you, your children, finances, taxes, insurance and property. Here are some key factors to consider before filing for divorce: Divorce Tips, #1: Consider your Options There are many ways to approach a…
Guide To Getting Out – Divorce Tips Click here to download Guide to Getting Out pdf booklet The hardest part of getting a divorce can be that first step into the unknown. Here are some pointers so you can decide if it is time to speak with an attorney. Three signs that it is time…
Raise the Age Offenses of Minors Now Effective Parents in the Hudson Valley need to know about an important change to the way New York’s criminal justice system treats young people charged with a crime. Last year, New York enacted what is commonly known as the “Raise the Age Law.” It went into effect on…
Bet you didn’t know that DWI could cost you up to $7,500 As a Hudson Valley criminal defense attorney, I am often asked about Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) cases. Hudson Valley residents have an array of questions regarding DWI that they can’t wait to pose to an attorney. The questions include those about whether to…
What to Expect When Expecting a Divorce Face it, divorce is more common today than it has ever been. Yet, fear of the unknown will often cause people in unhappy marriages to stay in unhappy marriages. As a divorce attorney, clients have come to my office at many stages of the divorce process – either…
Tax Implications of a Divorce As a Hudson Valley divorce attorney, there are certain matters I am always asked about when consulting with potential new clients. These are the “obvious” questions such as how will my child’s residence be determined? How will divorce affect my relationship with and ability to see him? How much will…
Should Convictions and Arrests be Reported on Job Applications? As a Hudson Valley criminal defense attorney, I frequently am asked about whether convictions and arrests must be reported on job applications or, for those already employed, whether they must be reported to their employer. Getting into legal trouble is unfortunately easier than one might think….
Avoid a DWI: How much alcohol is too much? Several years ago the New York State STOP-DWI Association, Inc. launched the “STOP-DWI Crackdown Weekends” to better coordinate and promote county efforts to achieve greater visibility of DWI enforcement activities. The Association has found that when there is visible and reported heightened watch; drivers are less…
