How Can I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Workplace Injury?
Despite the best efforts of most employers, a common problem in most businesses is workplace injuries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 138,000 nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in New York State alone in 2022. If you are injured on the...
Understanding Alimony: Eligibility, Calculations, and Modifications
In New York State, alimony is referred to as spousal maintenance. But no matter what you call it, unlike child support and equitable distribution of marital property, it is not automatic. Instead, a spouse will need to demonstrate eligibility for maintenance, and then a calculation will need to be made. Moreover,...
Strategies for Solving Co-Parenting Disputes
Raising children with a former spouse can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. Emotions run high, and disagreements can quickly escalate. Fortunately, the team at The Saul Law Firm, LLP is here to help you find effective co-parenting strategies that foster cooperation and harmony. Our aim is to transform challenges into opportunities...
Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation: What is Right for You?
New Yorkers who are going through a divorce need to have a court declare the marriage over. This means filing papers with the court and having a judge sign and issue the final order. In general, the entire process can be long and costly, as the number of divorce court judges...
Slip and Fall Accidents: Who’s Liable for Your Injuries?
One of the most common ways to get injured is in a slip-and-fall accident. You could be walking on the street in front of an apartment building when you step on a patch of black ice and feel your legs go out from under you. Similarly, people get injured in supermarkets...
Protecting Your Assets in a Divorce: Prenuptial Agreements Explained
Preparation is a major part of getting ready for the future. This doesn’t mean that something bad may necessarily occur. However, if you prepare, you will be in a better position to handle things. This is why so many attorneys advise their clients who are getting married to enter into a prenuptial...
Social Media and Divorce: Be Careful Not to Overshare
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. In the past, you needed to make multiple phone calls to keep those close to you up-to-date about your life. Now you can post or tweet an update or picture onto Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter, and in...
Do Children Get a Say in the Custody Agreement?
One of the most acrimonious areas of a divorce is child custody. Determining which parent will have custody of the children in a marriage can lead to some lingering bitterness between the parents. This is why the courts have set out guidelines to be considered in determining child custody. This includes...
Bringing Up the Subject of Divorce: How to Tell Your Spouse
There was an old song that said “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.” This is especially the case if you are talking about divorce. If you’re like most folks, then you are worried about telling your spouse about divorce. Chances are you are already having communication issues in your relationship. This...