According to the New York State Unified Court System, courts use a “best interests of the child” standard when deciding custody cases. This means the court will make decisions that best promote the child’s optimum health and safety based on the pertinent factors. Because these factors vary from case to case, it is important for you to understand what information…
When working in the field of construction, you will face a higher potential for bodily harm and injury than workers in many other fields. You will also suffer from a higher rate of injury in shared fields of injury. As one example, construction workers often face the highest rate of crush injuries compared to workers in other fields. These injuries…
How old are you? Are you young enough to decide to make an estate plan or old enough to make updates or changes? No matter your age, there are certain items you should have in your estate plan to cover any eventuality. Here are three documents to add to your estate plan. 1. Durable power of attorney for finances A…
A New York estate plan does not have to be complex to be effective. However, you may find it helpful to create one that contains more than just a basic will. While a will is an undeniably important component of your estate plan, you may be able to accomplish certain objectives you are unable to do with a will by…
Health always comes first. That is why the law in New York allows you to take time off work while you recover from your work-related injuries. Once you heal, your employer may ask you to return to work. However, your boss is not the one who decides when you are capable of working again. Your doctor will make that decision,…
Some workplace injuries come with immediate pain and signs of injury, but others may take time before a person notices them. How long do you have to file a claim? Chron breaks down deadlines for filing worker’s comp claims. Determine how much time you have left to investigate and report your injury to your company. First report New York law…
As your parents age, you may notice that they have a more difficult time caring for themselves. They may injure themselves more easily, forget important details or lose the ability to be independent. According to Caring.com, as of 2019, there were over 53 million Americans 65 years old and older. As Americans age, there is a growing need for long-term…
Accidents can happen without any warning, no matter how much preparation and work you put into the safety of your workplace. While you cannot prevent all accidents, however, you can still work to ensure that the damage they have remains minimal. One of the best ways to do so is by ensuring all employees know how to act in the…
Alimony – also called spousal support or spousal maintenance – is a payment one spouse makes to the other during a divorce or once it’s finalized. The purpose is to allow both parties the opportunity to maintain a similar lifestyle to the one they had before the marriage ended or they began living separately. Types of alimony available In New…
New York warehouses have long been dangerous places to earn a living, but research shows they have become increasingly so in recent years. The number of warehouse workers dying on the job has risen rapidly in a recent two-year span. There are several factors that may be contributing to the increase. EHS Today reports that fatality rates in American warehouses…
If you are like many New Yorkers, your pet is a member of the family. While you probably know exactly how to keep your companion animal happy and healthy, others may not be familiar with your pet’s needs. This is probably particularly true if your dog, cat, bird or reptile has dietary restrictions, medical conditions or simply a unique temperament.…
After creating an estate plan, you also need to maintain it throughout the years of your life. After all, an outdated estate plan is only slightly better than no estate plan at all. However, reviews often seem daunting due to the sheer size or complexity of your estate. In order to help yourself get through reviews, you can streamline the…
