Alimony in New York is also commonly referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support. The court orders temporary spousal maintenance to one spouse who must support the other during the divorce process. Once the divorce…
Injuries, whether minor or major, can happen to anyone at any given time. In many cases, these result from the victims’ actions themselves. However, there are also numerous instances wherein another party have caused them….
In the event of your untimely passing, would you owe estate tax to the state? Feldman & Lee, a wills and trusts law firm in Lynnwood, says that it would depend on the laws in…
Many couples choose to go down the divorce path instead of separating because they think that’s the only option they have. They’re unaware that married couples whose marriage is failing can choose to pursue another option…
Getting divorced is complicated enough as it is, more so if your immigration status is on the line. If your spouse is your green card sponsor but gets divorced before being a permanent U.S. resident,…
When couples experience problems, divorce sometimes crosses their mind. While not everyone eventually finalizes it, there are those who feel they’ve had enough and it’s time to end their relationship. If your heart is telling…
Aside from having insurance, one of the ways to make sure that your family is financially stable long after you are gone is through a family trust. A family trust is a trust fund that…
Studies have shown that about 50 to 70% of startup businesses fail in their first 18 months due to many reasons, the most common of which is a lack of knowledge. Business owners fail because…
It is a driver’s responsibility to drive safely and without offence. Unfortunately, despite laws and penalties, many drivers still commit wrongdoings on the road – including hit-and-run. Learn more about this offence, here. What is a hit-and-run?…
The New York Constitution’s Estate Powers and Trust Law (EPTL) make up the law of wrongful death in the state. Under the law, a representative of the estate a decedent could sue for damages on…