One of the most challenging conversations you may have with your children is talking to them about divorce. While you may feel devastated, your children may feel hurt and overwhelmed.  Over 1 million children become affected by divorce every year. You should expect...

Your marriage is going through a rough spot and it has been for a long time now, but you don’t know if you should make the final decision to end it altogether. Figuring out if your marriage is truly over is not an easy task, but there are some common signs that it...

From minor infractions like traffic tickets to more serious charges, run-ins with the law can affect your life in various ways. Luckily, simple tickets for speeding or disobeying traffic laws generally do not show up on your criminal record, whereas driving...

When New York authorities charge you with driving while intoxicated, you may face hefty penalties if that charge ends with a conviction. While some of those penalties coming your way are criminal, others are financial, and you should expect to have to shell out a...

On Nov. 1, 1996, the state of New York instituted its Zero Tolerance law, which made it illegal for drivers under the age of 21 to drink alcohol and then drive a car, states Stop DWI New York. Drivers under 21 who get pulled over for driving under the influence of...

When you face a judge for sentencing for a criminal charge, he or she usually has complete freedom in handing down a sentence. However, for some federal criminal charges, the law sets a minimum sentence that becomes mandatory. The judge cannot give you anything less...

Driving under the influence of legal drugs may lead to an arrest. Certain drugs have the potential to impair your ability to drive, and prosecutors may pursue the case the same as they would a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol.  In the state of New...

Essentially everyone in New York knows that drinking and driving is a mistake. After all, not only may a drunk driving accident result in serious injuries or death, but you also face serious legal penalties for driving while impaired. Furthermore, you may encounter a...

If you are considering divorcing your husband in New York, you may have concerns about child custody issues. New York, like most other states, follows the Uniform Child Custom Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. As a result, even if your husband leaves the state, the...

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