Lindsey Vonn is getting divorced. Lindsey was married to Thomas Vonn, a former racer on the US ski team, also served as Lindsey’s chief adviser, in 2007. In 2010, (during the marriage) Lindsey won a Gold Medal in the Winter Olympics. So, who gets to keep the Gold Medal? In New York State, any assets [...]
Who gets the Gold Medal?
Nov 28
Some Good Advice
Nov 16
Unable to pay child support, poor parents jailed – US news – Crime & courts – msnbc.com. In New York State, parents have an obligation to support their children. Once a child support Order has been made, the obligation becomes something less than an altruistic ideal, and more of a monthly bill. Sometimes people fall [...]
The Lighter Side of Divorce
Sep 24
Amy Winehouse got her will right- MSN Money. As unlikely as it may seem, Amy Winehouse was pretty savvy about her estate planning! She had recently had her will updated, and her bounty will be disposed of according to her wishes, thanks to good legal advice and her own willingness to address an [...]
On June 24, 2011, the legislature passed, and the governor signed into law, the Marriage Equality Act (DRL § 10-a, effective July 24, 2011). The operative language is as follows: A MARRIAGE THAT IS OTHERWISE VALID SHALL BE VALID REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PARTIES TO THE MARRIAGE ARE OF THE SAME OR DIFFERENT SEX. The [...]
Father ruled competent for trial on molestation – Police Blotter – The Buffalo News. I really cannot think of a more heinous crime than molesting one’s own children. The Judge is willing to cap his sentence at 22 years if this scum takes a plea deal. What is an appropriate sentence for repeatedly [...]
World Blog – In controversial move, BBC airs assisted suicide on TV. In New York State, like many others, assisted suicide is illegal. Some countries, Like Switzerland, permit assisted suicide, and even offer assistance to allow people to go through the final change of life in a dignified, pain free, medically supervised, and legal [...]