Is it harder for a person to separate from a spouse or go through a divorce? A new poll found surprising results. According to the Huffington Post, a Gallup poll of more than 131,000 people found that “those who are separated experienced significantly more daily stress than those who were married or divorced.” The poll found that 51 percent of …
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Was My Graco Stroller Recalled?
Do you have young children and own a stroller? You may want to check the model to make sure it is not part of a massive recall that has reportedly led to finger amputations. According to TIME, Graco has recalled almost 5 million strollers after there were 11 reports of fingertip amputations, a partial fingertip amputation and a laceration associated …
Parental Alienation Syndrome: How Does This Affect a Child?
What should you do if the parent of your child is making unfounded allegations about you? Updating a blog post we brought you earlier this summer, actor Jason Patric won a legal battle recently as he was declared the legal parent of his son. Patric, 48, who starred in the films The Lost Boys and Speed 2: Cruise Control, was involved in …
Do Drunk Driving Accidents Increase Around Thanksgiving?
If you are having guests over for the Thanksgiving holiday and are planning to serve alcohol, make sure you help keep them safe by having designated drivers or alternative forms of transportation available. Keep in mind, you could potentially be held liable if you over serve a guest who is involved in a drunk driving accident. Additionally, if you are …
How Can I Save Money and Properties in My Divorce Case?
Working with an experienced family law attorney is incredibly important during a divorce case involving valuable assets, as the failure to receive superior counsel can result in monumental losses. If you are a high-income earner, you will want your assets distributed as fairly as possible in a divorce, while protecting your most valuable belongings. You should talk to our family …
Medical Malpractice: Joan Rivers Death Investigation Reveals Errors
Aside from death, surgical errors and medical malpractice can lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering, as well as the loss of enjoyment of life. Whenever you have a procedure performed, you would expect that your health care provider and physician would do as much as possible to keep you out of harm’s way by following all safety protocols. …
Business and Divorce: How Can I Maintain Ownership?
Our attorneys work hard for business owners who are worried about losing ownership following a divorce. Keep in mind, in New York and New Jersey, if you own a business, it is subject to equitable distribution, meaning the first determination to make is whether the business interest is a marital property that should be included in a divorce case. If …
Defective Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuits Settled for $1.43 Billion
Victims of defective medical devices often struggle with their injuries, as they can lead to costly rehabilitation and therapy. This is especially true if their cases involve joint replacement, which is an already unpleasant process. Recently, Stryker announced that it would pay at least $1.43 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits from patients who had to have surgery to remove …
Divorce: What Should I Do When My Spouse Does Not Respond?
Our attorneys often see divorce cases where parties are unwilling to cooperate or are not responsive to legal paperwork. As such, there are legal remedies to these situations. In some cases, you can seek a divorce without another person’s participation by filing for a Request to Enter a Default. When this occurs, a court will notify a person that he …
Fatal Bicycle Accidents Increasing Nationally
Sadly, each year, hundreds of Americans die in bicycle accidents and the numbers appear to be growing. According to the Washington Post, using data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of fatal bicycle accidents involving other vehicles increased by 16 percent from 2010 to 2012. The Post reported that the number of crashes grew from 621 in …