2021 ULSTER COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE The law firm of J&G, LLP introduces the ultimate Senior Resource Guide for active aging adults, caregivers, and their families who reside in Ulster County, New York. “We’ve crafted this guide to help active aging adults along with their families and their caregivers to identify and offer contact information…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A SPOUSE DIES OR BECOMES INCAPACITATED DURING A DIVORCE OR FAMILY LAW PROCEEDING? Getting divorced or going through a family law proceeding for custody, access, or child support, for example, can be a stressful process at the best of times. What happens if one of the parties dies unexpectedly or is incapacitated…
2021 ORANGE AND SULLIVAN COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE Orange and Sullivan County Senior Resource Guide Now Available The law firm of J&G, LLP Introduces the ultimate Senior Resource Guide for active aging adults, caregivers, and their families who reside in Orange or Sullivan County, New York. “We’ve crafted this guide to help active aging adults…
IMPORTANT STEPS TO TAKE ONCE YOUR DIVORCE IS FINAL It is easy to feel stuck in limbo during a divorce, with various legal and practical limitations on how you can move forward in life. Once the divorce papers are signed by the Judge, however, there are a flurry of important tasks that need to be…
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN EXPECTING A DIVORCE Separations take many forms. You may know that your marriage is in trouble, but are blindsided when served with divorce papers. Even if you are anticipating a divorce, not knowing what happens next can worsen what is already an emotional situation. Here are some brief answers to common…
DIVORCE BEFORE OR DURING RETIREMENT The rate of divorce among those over the age of 55 is increasing dramatically, having doubled since 1990. While the number of those getting re-married later in life is increasing, those in second marriages are also 2½ times more likely to get divorced. While all divorces bring their own challenges,…
Update: On August 21, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Manhattan and covering federal courts in New York, Connecticut and Vermont, granted a stay of the preliminary injunction discussed below, upon a motion filed on behalf of the State. This stay effectively lifts the preliminary injunction which itself lifted the 50-person limit for…
There are many factors to contemplate when considering a divorce. Our divorce tips will help you be aware of the impact a divorce will have on you, your children, finances, taxes, insurance and property. Here are some key factors to consider before filing for divorce: Divorce Tips, No. 1: Consider your Options There are many ways to approach…
MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT AND CORONAVIRUS With private sector employment falling by over 22% in the Hudson Valley region from this time last year, it is anticipated that there will be a substantial increase in applications for modification of child support. Here are some thoughts to bear in mind if you have experienced a reduction…
CHANGES TO THE BANKRUPTCY CODE PROVIDES TIMELY RELIEF TO SMALL BUSINESSES Small businesses are the driver behind the Hudson Valley economy, but many are struggling to survive during the current Covid-19 pandemic. A recent US Chamber of Commerce poll showed that half of small businesses only have enough cash on hand to survive for one…
