Child Custody Laws in the New York State

By MatadorAdminChild Custody

After parents’ divorce, a child needs a guardian to care for him/her. Child Custody Laws in New York State ensure that the child is protected and that both parents are able to relate to the child. In New York, neither parent has preferred right to custody over their child; either parent can apply for custody in family court. The court …

Things to know about Ashley Madison adultery website breach: Who’s affected and who’s looking?

By MatadorAdminNews

The spectacular breach at adultery site Ashley Madison gave rise to sordid tales of horrified spouses rushing to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases, frantic phone calls to lawyers and torrid confrontations with spouses. However, with Ashley Madison claiming to have 39 million members, it has been difficult to determine who the breach has affected due to the uncertainty of …

How Can a Divorce Affect a High-Income Earner?

By MatadorAdminDivorce attorney

Remember, if you are a high-income earner, you are going to want to work with a family law attorney with immeasurable experience when you are seeking a divorce. The failure to do this could result in tremendous losses. If you have a remarkable financial portfolio, then you will want your assets distributed as fairly as possible in a divorce, while …

Are Divorces ‘Contagious’?

By MatadorAdminDivorce attorney

Are divorces “contagious”? Last week, the New York Post had an interesting story about how divorces may be increasing among groups of people, as the public sees friends seeking them out. Buried inside the story was an interesting statistic. According to the Post, a 2014 joint study from Brown University, Yale University and the University of California, San Diego, found …