Levels of Proof In proceedings brought in the Family Court by CPS, the level of proof necessary to establish child abuse or child neglect is minimal. The formal rules of evidence which apply in other courts do not apply here. CPS workers can present hearsay evidence from third parties. They can present statements from three year olds or four … [Read more...]
Woman Seeks To Set Aside Divorce
Watch today's video blog where we discuss an unusual case divorce case in Kings County New York: Elliot S. Schlissel is a divorce attorney who has been representing clients in the Metropolitan New York area for more than 45 years. Elliot and his associates handle cases in all aspects of matrimonial law. He can be reached for consultation … [Read more...]
Biological Mother Can’t Argue Ex-Same Sex Partner Not Be Considered a Child’s Parent
In April of 2013, Judge Theresa Whelan, sitting in the Family Court in Suffolk County, was presented with a same sex visitation case. The non-biological parent brought a petition for custody and/or visitation regarding a child born to her former same-sex partner. The respondent in the case, the biological parent, claimed the same-sex partner could … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Expenses are Rising
It now costs more than $400 a day to stay in a semi-private room in a nursing home in the Metropolitan New York area. The cost of nursing home care in the state of New York is rising at a fast pace. It is estimated that in ten years the rates for a semi-private room in a nursing home will be in excess of $600 a day. High Cost of Nursing Home … [Read more...]
Child Support and College Expenses
The Child Support Standards Act provides a formula for child support payments. A non-residential custodial parent pays child support of 17% of gross wages, less FICA and less New York City taxes (where applicable), when there is one child receiving support. The figure goes up to 25% for two children, 29% for three children, 31% for four children … [Read more...]
Roughed-up at the Welfare Office
Ayala works for the Human Resources Administration. He is a security officer. He is currently under investigation for physically assaulting individuals in two separate incidents during a three week period. William Broady went to the welfare office on September 22, 2010. He was applying for Medicaid. He waited for hours and hours and, in the … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Approved in Arizona
Arizona recently voted to approve a ballot measure that will legalize sales of medical marijuana. In a very close referendum, 4300 votes carried this measure. The purpose of medical marijuana is to allow patients who suffer from cancer, aids and other illnesses to utilize marijuana. Patients receive a prescription from their doctor to deal … [Read more...]
Violent Assault on Priest Related to Sexual Abuse
Approximately thirty-five years ago, William Lynch and his brother were sexually abused by a Jesuit priest. During the past thirty-five years, he has dealt with issues involving depression, nightmares and suicide. He had lived with anger and pain for more than three decades. A Priest Rapes And Molests Five and Seven-year-olds William was … [Read more...]
3-year-old Chokes on a Carrot at a Day Care Center
On March 17, 2009, Lisa's beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Olivia, choked on a carrot while she was attending The Carousel Day Care School in Hicksville, New York. She died as a result. Lisa Raspanti entrusted her daughter to the Carousel Day Care School. She thought the school was licensed; they were not! The owner of The Carousel Day Care … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens Filing Bankruptcy
Many seniors no longer have sufficient assets to maintain their lifestyles. There is a tendency in these situations to go into debt. Seniors use credit cards to finance routine purchases with the hope that they will be able to pay their credit cards back at some point in the future. In some instances, they are unable to accomplish this goal. … [Read more...]
