Each time I fly over New York City, I’m reminded how many people really live here. I’m just one little light in this big ol’ city full of millions of little lights. It’s quite beautiful to me, actually. However, when so many people live in a densely populated area, there are bound to be a few disagreements. That is where …
Queens Matrimonial/Family Law Seminar for Mental Health Professionals
As noted here, I will be conducting New York Matrimonial & Family Law Seminar for mental health professionals along with Deborah Kaminetzky (@CedarhurstLaw on Twitter) from 9:30am to 11:00am on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Adria Hotel & Conference Center at 221-17 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361, telephone (718) 631-5900. The cost of the event will be $30 (or …
A Few Reasons Why Same-Sexed Couples Should Seek Counsel Before They Say “I Do”
On June 24, 2011, New York enacted the Marriage Equality Act. The Act goes into effect on July 24, 2011. New York is now the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage. There are a couple reasons why it is important for same same-sexed couples to seek counsel before “tying the knot.” 1. Prenuptial agreements are especially important for same-sexed couples …
NY Family/Matrimonial Law Webinar for Mental Health Professionals
As I noted in this previous post, I am planning a Family/Matrimonial Law seminar series for mental health professionals in New York City and Long Island. I have been contacted by a few therapists in Manhattan that cannot make the seminar next Tuesday. There will be a webinar next fall for those of you who could not make the seminar …
Downtown Lawyers
For the last year, I have been a member of the Downtown Lawyers group here in New York City. It is comprised of attorneys who practice law in New York City in a myriad of practice areas including bankruptcy, estate planning, elder law, business law, personal injury, employment law, immigration, matrimonial law, tax law, landlord-tenant law, intellectual property, criminal law, …
Family/Matrimonial Law Seminars for Mental Health Professionals
I will be hosting a family and matrimonial law seminar series for mental health professionals with Deborah Kaminetzky, Esq. (@CedarhurstLaw on Twitter). The following topics will be discussed: grounds for divorce and the new “no fault” divorce law, child support, spousal maintenance, child custody/visitation, parental alienation, family offenses and orders of protection, and the duty to report family offenses. The …
LIFT NY Family Law Resource Guides
As a general practitioner, I spend some time in the Family Courts here in New York. Family law affects people involved in every industry- including those involved in the food, fiber and biofuel industries. When I was in Queens Family Court last week, I finally had an opportunity to visit the resource table by Legal Information for Families Today (“LIFT”). …