New York has a new sealing of criminal records law. This new law is New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.59. Ten (10) years after your conviction or release from jail, a court will now have the discretion to seal, under certain circumstances, your criminal records. This can give you new opportunities, put your past behind you and eliminate … [Read more...]
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New York Criminal Record Sealing Law
Starting October 1, 2017 criminal records can be sealed in the State of New York. This is the first time New York residents have had the option of sealing criminal records. All criminal records except violent crimes, Class A felonies and sex offenses with certain minor restrictions can be sealed. There is a ten year waiting period from release from … [Read more...]
Custody for Grandparents
There are a variety of reasons why grandparents might seek custody of their grandchildren. The parents of the children may be ill or drug addicts. The parents may be good parents who have become incapacitated. Sometimes the parents of children are simply incapable of meeting the demands and requirements of raising young children. The parents may … [Read more...]
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Avoiding Parental Control
The mother alleged that her daughter had left her home in Arizona for the sole purpose of avoiding parental control of her actions. The mother further stated that her daughter refused to have any contact with her. Judge Bennett disagreed with the mother's argument. She felt that the mother had put her personal needs above the needs and … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Not Seriously Injured
A pedestrian was struck by a car. The driver of the car was uninsured at the time of the accident. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital emergency room for treatment. He also, at a later date, received treatment for pain from the injuries.The pedestrian did not miss any time at work. He incurred no medical expenses since all the expenses were paid … [Read more...]
Wife Seeks to Set Aside a Pre-Nuptial Agreement: She Failed!
In a case before Justice Jeffrey Goodstein sitting in a Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part in Nassau County, a wife brought a proceeding to set aside a pre-nuptial agreement the parties had entered into more than 10 years earlier. The husband brought a motion seeking to dismiss wife's claim to set aside the pre-nuptial agreement. The wife argued … [Read more...]
Same Sex Partner Getting Visitation Rights
In a case which emanated originally from Suffolk County New York, the Appellate Division, Second Department, an appeals court, upheld a Suffolk County Family Court’s ruling that a female same sex partner had legal standing to seek parenting time with children despite the fact artificial insemination's had not been conducted by a doctor in the State … [Read more...]
