New York Family Law Blog

What should the families involved in a situation where school officials are using laptops to spy on them? It seems that we make jokes about Big Brother quite often but in this case, it is more like Spying Schools. New York Family Lawyers can help the family’s sort out exactly what has occurred in this particular situation.

The laptops were basically school-issued equipment but were rigged with web cams without the knowledge of the students or parents. And, the officials at the lower Merion School District declined to comment on the accusations. It seems that many of the families were observed in compromising situations and obviously are unhappy.

The students in this school were angry enough to revolt by putting tape on the laptop’s camera and microphones. The sophomore students taped up the computers and seem to be simply disgusted that the school officials were even trying to watch his every move. The cameras were thought to have recorded various family members as they undressed. New York Family Lawyers know as well as the students, parents and school officials that this is simply not appropriate.

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The state of Oregon has engaged in a rare battle against a Canadian woman over the costs of more than two years of foster care, a New York Family Lawyer reports.
The mother lost custody of her 12-year-old son after leaving him with his stepfather for the summer in 2008, and regained custody in June of 2010. The state would like her to pay for the cost of foster care, which amounts to about $24,000 per year. The charges are being disputed in a Canadian court.
“Not only were we dragged into a broken system, now they’re saying, ‘You must pay for this,’” the mother told a New York Family Lawyer. She did not discuss the legal details, including the actual cost of the care. All questions were referred to her attorney, who was unavailable to answer at the time.
New York Family Lawyers state that such international disputes are rare. State governments usually try to get reimbursed by other states. “States are federally required to do this,” a law professor from the University of Baltimore told a New York Family Lawyer. He also said, however, “At least they’re supposed to exercise discretion before referring a case for enforcement.”
There are literally thousands of laws on the books when it comes to family and family problems, and they can sometimes do more to confuse the issue than help it, unless you have the assistance of a New York Family Attorney. If you or a loved one has legal problems pertaining to family, a New York Family Attorney is standing by, ready to assist.

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The popularity of Facebook grows daily as more and more people share the details of their lives online on a daily or even hourly basis. Some of those details, however, may come back to hurt them, according to a New York Family Lawyer.
“When people are typing on their cell phone and computer and no one is around, they have a sense of anonymity when none really exists,” a Florida family law attorney told a New York Family Lawyer. “You are putting it out to the world and you think it’s just going to friends. It goes to everybody.”
The attorney has used online posts as evidence in a number of divorce cases. For instance, a soon-to-be-ex-husband was accepting alimony payments from his wife, who was represented by the attorney, because he said he was unemployed.
Unfortunately for him, the unemployed man called himself a business owner on Facebook and talked about his trips to Las Vegas, South America, and Sea World, each of these trips taken with his new girlfriend.
Consequently, a judge refused him alimony.
New York Family Lawyers have learned of another case in which a father claimed not to have enough money for child support, but his online photos showed him in a Ferrari, taking a cruise, and even selling some land. This was used as evidence in court.
There are pitfalls to avoid when pursuing any legal proceeding. Let a New York Family Attorney help you avoid those pitfalls. Everyone makes mistakes, but in a court case, those mistakes could cost you a great deal of money. If you have a New York Family Attorney advising you, you can avoid those mistakes and win your case.

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A new book asserts that more than half of all Americans view married same-sex partners as families, a New York Family Lawyer has learned. In fact, most appear to consider unmarried gay or lesbian couples to be a family, as well. This same book also has studies from the New York Times that show more than ever consider homosexuality to be an inborn natural trait.
This is not the end of the story, however, New York Family Lawyers have learned. There is a lot to celebrate in the new book, from the view point of those who advocate gay rights, but there are a few points of contention, as well. Some coverage of the study from the Associated Press uncovers some details that are not quite as cheering, including this part: “There’s a solid core resisting this trend who are more willing to include pets in their definition than same-sex partners.” This solid core is about 30 percent, according to a New York Family Lawyer. A lead researcher in the study had an understated reply: “The sheer idea that gay couples are given less status than pets should give us pause.”
As families change, or even the view of families change, so does family law. You’ll need a New York Family Attorney to help you untangle all the laws you’ll encounter when family matters intersect with legal matters. Your case is important and should be allowed to have the best possible resolution. A New York Family Attorney can provide that.

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The ex-wife of the creator of “Law & Order” claims she was cheated out of what could have been hundreds of millions of dollars in her divorce settlement, according to a New York Family Lawyer.
It is her contention that the management company “negligently and/or purposefully” concealed “substantial assets” of the marital estate “prior to the commencement of and during marital settlement proceedings,” or so the court papers said, according to a New York Family Lawyer.
She also says the company, which managed the assets of her ex-husband, did everything “all for the benefit of Mr. Wolf in order to protect their interests in continuing to manage his assets.”
According to her, her advisors did not inform her that the company which she owned with her husband would continue to earn royalties and merchandising for “Law & Order” and it spinoffs. She also says the company’s value was understated to her when the couple decided to split in 2002.
She says they told her the show would make about another $8 million, which is far short of what the show has actually made and continues to make. The company has not commented.
Family situations can be very tough to deal with, especially when they involve legal details. A New York Family Attorney is available for just such occasions. A bad situation can be improved a great deal by the attentions of a New York Family Attorney, because you have someone on your side who can untangle all the legal complications and help you rearrange matters to be more equitable and even less contentious.

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Sources on both sides of the dispute tell New York Family Lawyers that the divorce case between Frank and Jamie McCourt are expected to continue shortly.
New York Family Lawyers say that most settlements of this nature would be easy to resolve. Frank McCourt would retain control of the Dodgers, while his wife Jamie McCourt would be expected to back away from any dispute.
The couple had already negotiated before the divorce trial began on August 30, according to New York Family Lawyers, but their final requests were hundreds of millions of dollars apart.
It has been a somewhat contentious legal battle between the split couple, with several publicized twists and turns. Details are still being negotiated and it remains to be seen how the final settlement will turn out. Until everything is resolved, New York Family Lawyers will keep an eye on the case. Rich or poor, famous or unknown, divorce cases can a difficult prospect for everyone involved – not just the former husband and wife, but to the children, and even to friends and certain family members.
The dissolution of a family is no small thing, especially when they have accumulated and shared so much together. It can be a mess, not only emotionally, but legally. This is why a New York Family Attorney is so important. Every legal case needs someone knowledgeable to represent it, and you could not do better than hiring a New York Family Attorney to represent you.

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Collectors and their families often underestimate the value of those collections, according to a New York Family Lawyer.
Many times, someone will have a collection and instruct their children to take it when they die, so the IRS doesn’t get hold of it. Unfortunately for the family, the IRS will notice the extra income once the items are sold. If these are especially valuable (like more than $10,000), there had better be some really good accompanying paperwork to avoid some heavy taxes and/or fees.
Some of these collections cannot be split, so if there are four kids, it’s not likely they can equally split up certain things like paintings or expensive books, which means selling them at an auction. This can sometimes gain as little as 30 cents on the dollar, once taxes are subtracted, reports a New York Family Lawyer.
There is no federal estate tax to worry about in 2010, but it may very well come back in 2011. One way to get around this might be life insurance. Some life insurance policies will pay the costs of the taxes, leaving loved ones free to get the full inheritance.
New York Family Lawyers recommend, at the very least, careful documentation of each item in the collection, including its value and history, to catch the interest of investors.
Need legal advice about family matters? A New York Family Attorney is the best source for answers. Matters don’t always have to be headed for trial for you to use the services of a New York Family Attorney.

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Elizabeth Moss is taking the final steps to make her separation from Fred Armisen permanent, New York Family Lawyers have learned.
The actress famous for her role on “Mad Men” filed for divorce from the “Saturday Night Live” comedian in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the dissolution of their marriage, sources told a New York Family Lawyer.
The 28-year-old actress reported the date of her separation as June 26, 2010, only eight months after her quiet marriage before family and friends in Long Island City. Sources told New York Family Lawyers that she also seeks to terminate the court’s jurisdiction to award spousal support to Armisen.
“They had issues,” a source told a New York Family Lawyer. The same source said Moss’ ties to the Church of Scientology was also a factor in the split-up.“Her religion was as important to her as the marriage, if not more,” another source told a New York Family Lawyer. “He could not get with it.”
Not long after the separation was announced in August, it was reported that Armisen was already dating his 23-year-old “SNL” co-star, Abby Elliot. “Fred sought comfort in her after the split,” the source added.
Not all marriages end in happily-ever-after, sadly enough. When a family splits up, legal representation is needed. If you want the best, your legal representation will be a New York Family Attorney. Legal matters dealing with family are difficult, but the process can be made a little easier when you have a New York Family Attorney in your co

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