MATTER OF LE v. Ye, 2025 NY Slip Op 51038 – Westchester Family Court 2025: “In this proceeding pursuant to Article 4 of the Family Court Act, petitioner L.E. (hereinafter the “father”), filed a modification petition on August 13, 2024 seeking a discontinuance of his child support obligation for his three children, E.E., T.E. and…
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In this article, you will discover: The estimated time for an uncontested divorce to become final. How to avoid delays in filing for divorce. The most efficient and streamlined way to serve divorce papers. How Long Does A Typical Uncontested Divorce Take In New York? A typical uncontested divorce in Westchester takes about three to…
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In one stunning paragraph, in Campbell v Law Off. of Solomon Rosengarten 2025 NY Slip Op 04700 Decided on August 20, 2025 the Appellate Division, Second Department illustrates the oft-unheard of exception to the standard commencement date for the statute of limitations in legal malpractice. The paragraph is highlighted here: “”To state a cause of…
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Walking through a parking garage should be a routine task, but when lighting is inadequate, it can quickly become dangerous. Poor lighting makes it difficult to see steps, uneven pavement, wet spots, or other hazards, and serious falls often result. In Westchester County, these types of accidents may give rise to a premises liability claim,…
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Is Inheritance Considered Marital Or Separate Property Under NY Law? Inheritance is generally considered separate property, but is considered marital property once it is placed into a non-segregated account that already contains marital property. What does this mean? Imagine you have a checking account with $10,000 in it. You inherit $100,000 from an Uncle and…
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In this article, you will discover: The documentation needed to file for uncontested divorce in New York. What account statements should be disclosed in an uncontested divorce. Whether a formal financial disclosure is required to file an uncontested divorce. What Income Documentation Is Needed To File For An Uncontested Divorce? No income documentation is needed…
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Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v Lopresti 2025 NY Slip Op 51235(U) Decided on July 28, 2025 Supreme Court, Rockland County Fried, J. is a case where history has caught up with the current law. Foreclosures in the past were more mechanistic than today, and after a raft of scandalous “auto-signing” and other foreclosure problems…
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Andrew Lavoott Bluestone has been an attorney for 40 years, with a career that spans criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation. Mr. Bluestone became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County in 1978, entered private practice in 1984 and in 1989 opened his private law office and took his first legal malpractice case. Since…
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Many workers in New York find themselves arriving early, staying late, or doing quick errands for their boss after hours. But what happens if you’re injured during that time—when you’re technically “off the clock”? Can you still file a lawsuit or receive compensation for your injuries? Let’s look at how the law handles these situations…
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In Matter of Blyer 2025 NY Slip Op 04005 Decided on July 2, 2025 Appellate Division, Second DepartmentPer Curiam., the attorney did a lot of things commented on by the Appellate Division and the Referee. Amongst them was the failure to advise the client of a potential malpractice claim. “The amended petition contains seven charges…
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