There is a problem with the police in Newark. They are running amuck. There have been many instances of excessive force, false arrest and other abuses by police officers in Newark. It has been suggested that these abuses be investigated by the federal authorities and that a monitor be appointed by the federal government to supervise the police … [Read more...]
Lesbian Obligated To Pay Child Support
Under current law, if a heterosexual male has a one night stand with a woman and she becomes pregnant, the man is legally obligated to pay child support. Furthermore, in situations where a male is paying child support to a woman even when he is not the father, he cannot discontinue payments under the doctrine of "equitable estoppel". This … [Read more...]
Family Court Issues An Order Of Protection Between Adopted Mother & Birth Mother
Earlier this year, Judge Julianne Eisman, sitting in the Family Court of Nassau County, rendered a decision describing that the relationship between a birth mother and the woman who adopted her three children as an "intimate relationship". Under New York State Law, this means that the Family Court has jurisdiction to grant an order of … [Read more...]
Caring For An Elderly Parent
Americans today are living longer than prior generations. As individuals grow older, their needs may increase. Long-term care often involves children caring for their elderly parents. Children who have careers and/or families of their own may find it difficult to help care for their parents as they grow older and infirm. Healthcare Aids and … [Read more...]
Racial Bias In Jury Selection
In 1986, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Batsan v. Kentucky. The court's decision required prosecutors to explain peremptory challenges of jurors in cases where the defendant can show a pattern of exclusions based on race. The Batsan case was considered a landmark decision. Prior to Batsan, prosecutors routinely excluded … [Read more...]
Will Contests: Who, When and How?
Contesting a will involves a formal challenge to the validity of the will. The challenge to the will can be based on the failure of the execution ceremony to meet the appropriate statutory requirements. Another avenue for challenging a will involves allegations of the testator – the party making the will – not having the mental capacity to … [Read more...]
