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Marijuana Use & Child Neglect

Impacts of Recreational Marijuana on Child Custody in New York Recreational marijuana was recently legalized in New York on March 31 st , 2021. Although the Empire State has long decriminalized simple marijuana possession, legalizing cannabis for recreational use is a significant step forward. Being the 16 th state to legalize recreational marijuana, New York is following a path that many would ...

Can I Still Get Insurance Benefits from My Ex-Spouse’s Employer?

Can Divorced Couples Share Health Insurance? Among the most pressing issues in New York divorce matters is health insurance. It is important for divorcing spouses to discuss this matter as early on as possible to best avoid consequences to themselves and their children. As such, the question begs, “Does coverage continue during and after a divorce?” People often wonder if they can still receive ...

Can an Attorney Represent Both Parties in a Divorce?

Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer if We Agree on Everything? A divorce can be ugly and messy, but it doesn’t have to. Many spouses filing for divorce in New York are able to reach mutually satisfying agreements in a respectful and amicable way, but they don’t typically do it alone. Spouses are always advised to retain a divorce lawyer, even if they agree on everything in their divorce, also referred to ...

Are Divorce Decrees Public Record?

Are Divorce Records Public Record in New York? Believe it or not, countless divorces in the United States become public records according to many state laws. But not in our state. Divorce records are NOT public records in New York . Instead, New York divorce records, including pleadings, findings, orders, decisions, transcripts, documents, and confidential records (i.e., financial and medical ...