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Divorces can be complicated, and adding embryos into the mix can make things even trickier. Here are three common ways that couples in New York typically handle unused fertilized eggs. Destroy them One way to settle the embryo question in a divorce is by destroying...
For most couples in New York, their primary residence is the most valuable asset they share. That's part of what makes deciding what to do about the house so difficult during the divorce process. In some cases, the couple decides to sell the house and split the...
When the police pull someone over for a moving violation, the possibility exists they may search the car. If the search uncovers illegal drugs, those persons inside the vehicle may face charges in a New York criminal court. While the law might punish those guilty of...
Getting divorced in New York can bring about lots of new changes in your life. Whether it's a new problem or one you already knew about, having a spouse going through substance abuse issues can make life after a divorce difficult for everyone involved. What should you...
If you are a parent who has gone through a divorce, in most cases, you probably have a plan for custody, visitation and child support with the other parent. Generally, it is the noncustodial parent who pays support to the custodial parent. In New York, child support...
With the number of children being born out of wedlock continuing to rise, unmarried fathers who are seeking custody will need to know their rights when it comes to their children. Understanding these rights will help you ensure you can continue to develop your...
Child custody and support payments can be two of the thorniest issues in a New York divorce. Sometimes, estranged couples continue to have disputes about support payments even years after the split. A custodial parent may feel that the amount is inadequate. The payer,...
When a driver in Oswego, New York, show signs of being impaired, the police may pull them over for drug testing. Drugged driving poses a danger to the public, so states implement these measures to combat it. However, studies show that many drug tests are unreliable,...
Each year, many married couples living in New York decide that it's time to get divorced. If you're getting divorced in the later years of your life, this situation can present all sorts of new challenges, one of which is not knowing whether you're able to claim your...
When courts make decisions regarding child custody, they often look at the background of the parents before issuing a final ruling. Courts commonly intervene as special advocate for dependent children, and the best interests of the child standard always rules in New...