This presentation was prepared for Lawline.com. I was originally scheduled to give this presentation last month but it is postponed to this afternoon. Your can register for the live webcast or order the recording via Lawline. This presentation discusses the national perspective of livestock animal cruelty law, New York farm animal welfare law, “cowboy” criminal procedure (discussing search and seizure) and …
Lawline Presentation on New York Farm Animal Welfare Law
I will be giving a Lawline presentation tomorrow, November 12, 2015 from 3:30 to 4:30pm on New York Farm animal welfare law. The live webcast is tomorrow but the recording will be available via Lawline later. Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) credit is available. This outline (posted on my JD Supra page) is New York specific but my presentation does talk …
Heading to Tennessee for a Keynote and Panel Discussion on Direct Farm Marketing
I will be taking off next week for Tennessee for the Tennessee College of Law’s Agriculture Law & Policy Symposium, “A Look into the Field: Food and Agriculture Law and Policy” on October 9, 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee. I am participating in a panel discussion titled “Agri-Tourism, CSA’s and Direct to Consumer Sales” – as I noted previously, you can …
New York Family Law: What is this Notice on my Child Support Order about Incarceration?
It is standard for all Family Court Child Support Orders to have a notice telling the Respondent that failure to abide by the Order can result in incarceration, among other penalties. This is the Notice: FAILURE TO OBEY THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN INCARCERATION FOR CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT OR CONTEMPT; SUSPENSION OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICESNE, STATE ISSUED PROFESSIONAL, TRADE, BUSINESS, AND …
New York Family Law: Relocation of Non-Custodial Parent
A client recently asked me: what happens when the non-custodial parent wishes to relocate outside of New York City greater area? She was the custodial parent in this case. Unlike with a custodial parent wishing to relocate, the law does not require the non-custodial parent to seek permission by the court, absent a separation agreement by the parties saying otherwise. …
Meet Kymberly Robinson! New Associate Attorney on Board
Kymberly has been working for Rincker Law, PLLC as a contract attorney for several years and has now joined the team as an associate attorney. We are proud to have her part of the team. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She attended Union College in Schenectady, New York for her undergraduate studies, where she …
Divorce in a Foreign Country
Many times people obtain divorces in other countries. In the United States, divorce matters are reserved to the states and are not dealt with federally. Divorces obtained in foreign countries are recognized in the U.S. based on the principle of comity (fancy word for being (considerate”). Under the principle of comity, a divorce obtained in another country under the circumstances …
Primer in New York Matrimonial Law
I will be giving a primer in New York matrimonial law along with (the fabulous) Veronica Escobar, Esq. next Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Fordham University, School of Law during the “Bridge the Gap” Continuing Legal Education seminar designed for newly-admitted attorneys. We will be discussing the following issues: Divorce Paths Jurisdictional differences between Family Court and Supreme Court Alternative …
Family Court Order of Protection
I am oftentimes asked about when an order of protection can be obtained in Family Court. You may obtain an Order of Protection in Family Court if you are related to the respondent in the following manner: A current or former spouse; Someone you have a child in common with; Another family member that you are related to by …
The 4-Step Divorce Mediation Process
It’s as easy as 1,2,3… 4! Okay, okay, divorce mediation isn’t always so “easy” but this document that I created demonstrates the 4 step process. Initial Consultation – this is where an initial consultation agreement and confidentiality agreement is signed and the mediation process is discussed Mediation Period – this could take a bit depending on the complexity of the …
Top 10 Reasons Why Prenuptial Agreements Are Romantic
As I wrote in this post a few years ago, I believe that engaged couples should shift the way they look at prenuptial agreements. I will be speaking tonight to my BNI Chapter on why I think prenuptial agreements are romantic. If you’re in NYC, I would love for you to come and hear the presentation. If you cannot make …
My Farm Lease Presentation
Happy Friday! I gave a presentation yesterday to the National Agricultural Law Center along with the great Tiffany Dowell. The below presentation focuses on active v. passive income, basic types of farm leases, and general farm lease provisions. Hope that it is helpful! [slideshare id=32186578&doc=nalcfarmleases-140311132029-phpapp01]