Merry December! I know I am asking where did 2024 go? Perhaps you are too? Winter solstice is December 21 and is the shortest day of the year. We say goodbye to autumn and hello to winter. The Full Cold Moon appears on December 15. The Cold Moon was aptly named by the Mohawk tribe [...]
There was some interesting decisions issued by the court. What I always find fascinating about the law is how it continues to evolve and change. There was a recent court case which I found not only interesting but also amusing which I'd like to share with you. There was a case brought in Family Court [...]
In another case, before Justice Ronald Castorina in Staten Island, SR v JR 55240 on July 9,. Judge Castorina modified child support based on a substantial change in circumstances. The non- custodial parent’s income had increased due to a Social Security Disability Award. The non-custodial parent countered that the custodial parent receipt of Social Security [...]
In the month of November, we celebrate Thanksgiving. It's the perfect month to practice gratitude and thankfulness. Gratitude is defined as thanks and appreciation. Gratitude goes beyond mere thankfulness. There are three stages of gratitude: 1. Acknowledging what you're grateful for in your life; 2. Expressing gratitude to others; 3. Integrating the essence of gratitude [...]
Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution process for legal matters. Collaborative law finds an amicable resolution for legal disputes through cooperation, negotiation, and transparency. The process allows parties and attorneys to define common goals and problem solve. The process enables the parties to come to an outcome that is well-reasoned, effective, and both parties have the goals [...]
The month of April gets its name from the Latin word Aperio meaning "to open" (bud). April is aptly named as plants and flowers really begin to grow and bloom in this month. April showers bring flowers. We can expect some capricious and unpredictable weather in April – rain, sun, cool temperatures, or warm days. [...]
There was a recent case in Suffolk County Family Court whereby a modification of child support was granted after Petitioner had a leg amputated. When I first saw this case, I thought to myself "Oh, is this what it takes to be able to reduce a child support order." In the Matter of Support Proceeding [...]
Is it March already? My New Year resolutions and my Lenten practices seem to have run into each other. Can't say I have accomplished all I set out to do, or change. But as many times as I fail, each morning, I look to the new day and begin again. March is a month that [...]
This March is the month of Lent as well as Easter. It is a time to think about one's life and death. Many families are loathe to discuss this with their parents, spouses, siblings or friends. To bring up end of life decisions as well as what will happen to their estate when they pass. [...]
Worrying about what's uncertain can be quite stressful, especially as we get older and it becomes harder to predict the future. To deal with this, seniors and their families can take a sensible approach by getting their financial matters in order ahead of time. Estate planning is a crucial part of this process, as it [...]