New York first passed no-fault divorce into law in 2010, substantially changing how divorce worked across the state. This potentially gave people who wanted to divorce in New York much more freedom to end an otherwise tumultuous relationship that no longer was working out. But what exactly is no-fault divorce, and why does that potentially matter for people seeking divorce?
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Police brutality is a sadly common phenomenon whenever people come into contact with the police. Some law enforcement officers are willing to engage in blatant acts of violence, or other illegal or unconstitutional acts, in order to secure arrests or punish those they think deserve it. Unfortunately, even innocent witnesses and bystanders are not necessarily protected against the consequences of their misconduct. Here are five types of police brutality you may encounter when you come into contact with law enforcement:
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“Road rage” has become more of a threat over the past few years, as incidents of shootings on the road have increased dramatically, according to one study. Not only does this result in direct violence to drivers, but road rage also increases the risk of accidents overall. But what exactly is road rage, and how does it make it more likely that people will get into auto accidents?
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If you have been involved in a divorce case involving children in family court, one of the common phrases you have probably seen in their decisions is “the best interests of the child.” This standard is most frequently seen in child custody and visitation decisions, where it is considered critical to determining the rights that each parent will have with respect to their children. But what exactly does it mean for something to be in the best interests of the child, and what criteria do they use to determine that? Continue reading ““The Best Interests of the Child” in Family Court Decisions”
If you are going through a divorce and have children, there is a good chance that you will need to deal with child support issues. These issues can be incredibly divisive, and many people do not even know how the court decides on child support. Here are five important factors that go into child support decisions:
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In bankruptcy law, there is something known as the “automatic stay,” which is issued whenever someone declares bankruptcy. This stay is critical to helping people who are declaring bankruptcy from falling into further financial ruin. But what exactly is the automatic stay, and why is it so important in bankruptcy cases?
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Every American citizen has certain rights that they are entitled to as a result of the United State Constitution and various statutory laws. Unfortunately, police do not always respect these rights, resulting in harm to criminal suspects and the innocent alike. So what should you do if law enforcement officers decide to violate your rights?
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists four major causes for workplace accidents that can be blamed for more on-the-job injuries and deaths than all others. These “Fatal Four” can be found in almost any industry, but the construction industry is particularly notorious for these types of injuries. But what are OSHA’s Fatal Four, and what makes them so deadly to workers, especially construction workers?
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Ideally, all divorces would happen on relatively amicable terms, and both spouses would be able to separate with a minimum of conflict. However, realistically speaking, divorces tend to be tumultuous, and it is rare for spouses to come to a common consensus on their own. Here are five issues that tend to be particular sources for conflict in divorce disputes:
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With New York’s moratorium on residential evictions now expired, landlords have been rushing to evict non-paying tenants across the state. While this was sadly predictable, what is less predictable is that some landlords are going forward with evictions even against tenants who have been approved for rental assistance. As a result, tenants are facing legal troubles as they try to prove in court that they should not be evicted, even as their landlords try to throw them out of their homes.
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