Blog Posts in June, 2010
Posted on Jun 29, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, thousands marched down Fifth Avenue in New York City for the annual gay pride parade. The gay community has seen a number of ups and downs with respect to their rights in New ...
Continue reading "Pride and Prejudice: Legal Rights of Same-Sex Couples in New York Matrimonial Proceedings" »
Posted on Jun 25, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
Beyonce's lyrics in her famous song, "Single Ladies" states, "if you like it then you should have put a ring on it." But what if you did put a ring on it and later changed your mind... Those of you ...
Continue reading "Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna Get Married...or Maybe Not" »
Posted on Jun 17, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
An interesting article was published in the New York Times on June 15, 2010. Currently, in order to obtain a divorce in New York the parties must allege a fault ground (constructive abandonment, ...
Continue reading "My Fault? Your Fault? No Fault! " »
Posted on Jun 17, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
Domestic violence is a serious issue that is often overlooked and underreported. Victims of domestic violence have rights, and the Law Offices of Jay D. Raxenberg can help you obtain protection. Here ...
Continue reading "Safety First Avoids the Worst: Domestic Violence & Orders of Protection in New York" »
Posted on Jun 8, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies." ...
Continue reading "To Grandmother's House We Go!: Grandparent Visitation Rights in New York" »
Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Jay Raxenberg
With Father's Day quickly approaching, it's time to recognize and evaluate the rights of New York fathers. For some, fatherhood begins when a child is born during the marriage; for others, fatherhood ...
Continue reading "Proving Paternity: The Rights and Responsibilities Once Paternity is Established in New York" »