We’re here. The last Fridays with Cari webinar (in this series) will be on Friday, February 24th from 2-3pm. I will be giving an overview of the New York divorce process. I will briefly explain court procedures, stages in litigation, the differences between contested and uncontested divorces, grounds for divorce, no fault divorce law, conversion divorce, the Child Support Standards …
Taking a Moment to Tout the New York Peace Institute
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 …
Thinking About the Next Generation
The National Agriculture Law Center has reported that approximately 90% of agricultural operations do not survive the transition to the next generation. I have to say- that statistic is a bit alarming. The primary reason for this is poor succession planning. Estate planning is just one part of workable succession plan. Estate planning focuses on asset distribution while succession planning …
So What’s Your Number? The ABC’s of FICO’s
I receive a lot of questions from clients regarding credit scores. I think a primer on FICO’s would be appropriate. There are three credit reporting agencies (“CRAs”): Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. I recommend reviewing your credit report annually from each of the three CRAs from www.annualcreditreport.com (as opposed to freecreditreport.com which actually charges you to obtain your credit report instantaneously). …
Fridays With Cari – Upcoming Webinar Series
Thanks to Ranch House Designs, there have been a few changes recently to www.rinckerlaw.com. I would like to bring your attention to the new “Events” page located here. Beginning in November, I am starting a new webinar series titled “Fridays with Cari” that will focus on a myriad of food and agriculture law issues including New York livestock animal cruelty …
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 …
Already Married? What You Need To Know About Post-Nuptial Agreements
In some states, such a New York, couples are allowed to enter into an agreement after a marriage or civil union called a post-nuptial agreement discussing things such as, but not restricted to, the division of property (real property, personal property such as livestock, cash assets), child support, spousal maintenance, and a restriction on relocation (e.g., spouse cannot relocate out …
Additional Topics To Be Discused At NY Family/Matrimonial Law Seminar for Mental Health Professionals
I hope that my readers had a wonderful Fourth of July. It’s one of my favorite holidays. As I noted in this previous post, I am completing a family/matrimonial law seminar series with Deborah Kaminetzky, Esq. The next seminar will be held on July 12, 2011 from 9:30-11am at the Marriott Hotel in Farmingdale, New York. It costs $25 to attend and …
Saturday Links
Had a nice Saturday afternoon catching up on my RSS Feed. This is what I found: What are your thoughts regarding genetic biodiversity in our food system? The G-20 Agriculture Ministers made an action plan last week to help mitigate hunger & food price volatility around the globe. Let’s take the Taboo out of end-of-life conversations. We are all going …
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 …
Approaching Wedding Season: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Prudent for Your Agriculture Business?
For those of you who missed it, in this previous post last fall I discussed why I thought prenuptial (“prenups”) agreements were “romantic.” Last night, I came across this Fact Sheet by Chris Zoller and David Marrison from The Ohio State University Extension Office discussing prenuptial agreements for farms. The Fact Sheet properly states that “[f]arm and agriculture businesses often …
Sunday Links
Happy May Day! I have had a great visit in Illinois visiting Lake Land College and family. Our pastureland grass is lush and green. Illinois has been hit with a lot of rain this spring. Dad *hopes* to plant corn next weekend. Had a nice afternoon catching up on blogs. Here are a few that caught my eye: 1. April …