Legal Articles, Lawsuit & Dispute
Chronic Health Conditions Found Sufficient for Alimony Modification
Blog post about a case where a woman's chronic health issues that arose after her initial award of alimony were considered a substantial change in circumstances which was sufficient to increase the amount of her award.
Prior Separation Agreement Subject to Court Review
Blog post about how a separation agreement is subject to court review before a binding judgement for legal separation will be granted.
Notice by Publication Adequate for NY Divorce Judgment
Blog post about what constitutes reasonable "notice" in serving divorce papers to a spouse.
Court Overlooks Fault; Returns Engagement Ring to Owner
Blog post about a man who was able to recover the engagement ring he gave to his fiancee after he broke off the engagement.
Court Denies Husband's Claim to Conveyed Property
Blog post about a conveyance of real estate that was contested due to a divorce.
Court Upholds $159,116.10 Verdict for Back Injuries
Blog about a court that upheld a large award of damages given because of severe back injuries.
Patient's Injury Claim Preempted by "Good Samaritan" Law and Policy
Blog post about a plaintiff who tried to bring suit against the first responders that attempted to provide support but was prevented from doing so by a "good samaritan" law.
Husband's Claim for Emotional Distress Dismissed by Statute
Blog post about about a claim for emotional distress that was barred by the statute protecting "good samaritans" such as first responders.
Defendant's Intoxication Lacks Substance In Apportionment Claim
Blog about a plaintiff who was assaulted while drunk.
Plaintiff's Injury Claim Undermined by Lack of Specificity
Blog about an injury claim that failed because of a lack of specificity.
