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It’s a common assumption that mothers have an inherent advantage over fathers when it comes to asserting child custody rights. This is because, statistically, more mothers receive full custody over their kids than fathers. However, it’s important to understand that courts do not favor one gender over another in these proceedings. There are no laws… Read More »

Police officers have charged a man with leaving the scene of an accident in Long Island Wednesday, November 30. The 77-year-old man from Grant Neck reportedly caused an accident that resulted in a serious injury to the victim, and then fled. He returned an hour later, at which point officers placed him under arrest. According… Read More »

If you have good reason to believe your spouse is abusing your children in any way as you go through the divorce process, you must take immediate action to ensure your kids do not suffer any more. The best way to do this is by having your attorney file a motion to protect your children… Read More »

A drunk driving accident in Centereach, Long Island, reportedly caused serious injuries to a man, leaving him in critical condition at a local hospital. According to police reports, the allegedly intoxicated driver was a 21-year-old woman who ran her Prius into a tree in the early morning hours of December 18. She also suffered injuries… Read More »

Going through a divorce can be an understandably overwhelming process. Not only do you have to deal with all the emotional elements of ending your marriage, but you likely are also unfamiliar with the divorce court system and the various procedures involved. To help make this a little easier, the following is a general timeline… Read More »

It has already been a brutal winter in terms of snow and cold in many places across the United States, including here in Long Island. In fact, the snowy and icy conditions led to a pileup of at least 29 vehicles in Sayville Thursday, December 15. It was an incident that highlighted the need for… Read More »

When we feel trapped in a bad relationship, it can be easy to think of our spouses as the ones who are causing all the problems. However, it’s also important to do some reflecting and think about if we are doing anything to enable a toxic dynamic in a relationship. The following are a few… Read More »

An accident involving a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) work train and a passenger train Saturday, October 8 resulted in 29 people being sent to nearby hospitals to be treated for a variety of injuries, including concussions and broken bones. Fortunately, none of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Another 50 to 100 passengers… Read More »

A newly released video provides a new look at an August accident involving two NJ Transit buses. The accident resulted in the death of a bus driver and a grandmother who was a passenger at the time. The surveillance tape clearly depicts a Route 59 NJ Transit bus traveling at a high rate of speed… Read More »

Over the past two years, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” plan has been lauded for its commitment to reducing the number of pedestrian deaths in the city. Its execution, however, remains suspect. In one recent week, from Tuesday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 11, five pedestrians were killed in accidents involving automobiles…. Read More »