Have you ever visited a healthcare provider and been shocked when, rather than encountering a doctor, you were treated by a nurse practitioner? You should know that on January 1, the state of New York changed its standard for who can practice medicine, becoming the 19th state in the country to allow nurse practitioners to diagnose, treat and prescribe patients …
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Is My Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Our family law attorneys often run into clients asking about the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement during a divorce case. Here is what you should know—the only way you can determine if you are going to be allowed to keep certain assets following a divorce is to seek out expert legal counsel. Remember, any legally binding prenuptial agreement is one …
Rockland County: Why Would a Head-On Collision Occur?
As we have reported in previous blogs, head-on vehicle accidents are rare, but when they do occur, they are often violent and fatal. Each year, more than 360 people are killed in wrong-way collisions, often of the head-on variety. Aside from death, these accidents can result in catastrophic injuries like broken bones, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Sadly, …
Divorce: What is an “Equalization Payment”?
Remember, if you have assets you would like to protect in a divorce, the best thing you can do is work with our experienced divorce lawyers. If you have significant assets or a high income, you need to assure yourself that your belongings are distributed as fairly as possible in a divorce, while protecting your most valuable possessions. The key …
Is Underage Drinking a Problem?
If you plan to host a party this week in celebration of the New Year, make sure you are responsible and have designated drivers on hand. As we reported last week, if you plan to host a party, make sure that everyone there has a safe and sober ride home. Remember, there are social host and premises liability laws, meaning …
What is a Holographic Will?
Have you ever wondered if you could just write down your plans on paper and have your words serve as a will and testament? You should speak to an estate-planning attorney, rather than attempting to do this. A holographic will is a written document created by a person with directions about how to distribute property following his or her death, …
Can I Be Held Liable for a Holiday Drunk Driving Accident?
If you plan to host holiday parties or events over the next two weeks, make sure you have designated drivers and/or alternative forms of transportation available for guests. Remember, if someone is injured or killed because of an accident involving a party guest, you could potentially be held liable. Most states have social host or premises liability laws that allow …
Why Do People Get Divorced?
Have you ever found yourself questioning the motives behind a friend or family member’s divorce? As we have reported previously, marriages fall apart for a number of reasons, including finances, infidelity and general unhappiness. Recently, a pair of researchers from Pennsylvania State University analyzed a survey given to about 200 divorced adult couples to discover why some marriages fall apart. …
Do Nursing Homes Prescribe Risky Antipsychotic Medications?
Do you have a loved one who is currently a resident at a nursing home? Make sure you pay attention to any medication prescribed to him or her, as there have been reports of facilities using powerful antipsychotic medications in an attempt to sedate residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to National Public Radio, the drugs are …
Can a Divorce Help Me If My Spouse is Having an Affair?
Often, our family lawyers run into clients experiencing severe emotional distress, who are seeking a divorce over an affair. Infidelity is a common reason for a marriage to end. You should not subject yourself to a toxic relationship, where one spouse does not have the respect to come to you if he or she is seeing someone else. Additionally, we …