Many times clients question what will happen if you go to trial, and then if you appeal a decision if you don't agree with it. Well, a plaintiff in a recent case in Kings County Brooklyn found out the hard way. The plaintiff husband had commenced an action for a divorce against his defendant wife, and the [...]
February is National Heart Month. It is also Valentine's Day the 14th, and the third week of February is Random Acts of Kindness Week. This got me thinking. February is one of the best months of the year because it is dedicated to love. Perhaps I am biased, as my birthday is in early February; and I also [...]
We at the DePalo Law Firm have handled a number of estates over the years. When I prepare wills, I usually request that I keep the original will in my safe deposit box or I advise my client to make sure that they have their wills in a safe place; and that the executor or executrix [...]
As a certified mediator for over 25 years and a divorce attorney and litigator for over 30 years, I know the benefits of mediation. I have served as a mediator for numerous couples over the years. I think, however, the concept of mediation needs to be broadened further. Mediation can again be used by these [...]
Every New Year people make resolutions. Gyms sell the most memberships in January. Diet programs and food plans also have an increase in sales. How many of us has vowed to lose weight, exercise, stop smoking, make a doctor’s appointment for a full physical, or start a new hobby. We make these resolutions with the best intentions. I'm [...]
There was a recent case in Family Court in New York County by Judge Hasa A. Kingo S.F. v. M.S. 02267-22 on November 7. The parties here share four children and had engaged in extensive litigation for family offenses and custody in family court since 2021. The mother had filed a family offense petition against the respondent's father and [...]
There was a very interesting Richmond County family law case in civil court by Judge Matthew P. Bloom, The Matter of Nancy E. Torres, NC000217 through 224R November 3rd. The petitioner was a 43-year-old Staten Island resident and mother of five who petitioned the court to change her name from Nancy Evelina Tones to "Jesus Christ Evelina Lucifer-Obama." [...]
In a recent case the Appellate Division in New York Second Department again stated the courts position on support and split custody. Parties had joint legal custody and shared parenting time. The order was issued in family Court. A Support Magistrate and the Family Court agreed that the mother could not be awarded child support because [...]
It is hard to imagine it is already December, and 2022 is coming to a close. The days are shorter, colder, darker, and the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is upon us. How do we not lose ourselves and our minds in the next few weeks? How do we not become overstressed or depressed because of [...]
"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." William Arthur Wards “The struggle ends when gratitude begins.” Neale Donald Walsch. Thanksgiving is upon us. A time for us to take some time to reflect where we are in our lives and what blessings we have received [...]