Monthly Archives: August 2025
Understanding Your Legal Obligation Toward a Disabled Child
On October 8, 2021, the New York legislature signed into law a measure that expanded a parent’s duty to support their disabled child until the age of 26. But how is this law interpreted by the courts? One way to answer this question is by looking at a real case. On August 5, 2022,… Read More »
Can Non-Violent Abuse Be Considered Domestic Violence in New York?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), intimate partner violence (IPV) is “abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship.” It can refer to abuse suffered by spouses and children, or anyone who lives in the same home or is involved in a romantic relationship with the abuser. It refers to more… Read More »
What Does a Forensic Psychologist Do in a Family Law Case?
Forensic psychologists play a vital role in evaluating parties in domestic disputes, particularly related to divorce cases. They use their expertise to help the court make decisions regarding family services and children. Their role is to conduct evaluations, offer expert testimony, and help with mediation to resolve disputes between parents. In this article, the… Read More »