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A mother in Massachusetts was recently arrested after patrons at a supermarket called police to report she had abused her 5-year-old son. Witnesses say she began to spank the child while in the check-out line of the store. Onlookers urged her to stop,  but she continued. Roughly a dozen patrons then followed her out to...

In my years of representing clients in ACS cases (Administration for Children’s Services, the Child Protective Service (“CPS”) of New York City) on abuse and Neglect cases, a common thread of fact patterns generally arise.  Generally ACS opens a case based upon an anonymous tip or phone call to the child abuse hotline.  The...

Experiencing money troubles can touch every aspect of your personal life. When there is not enough cash to go around, the typical person starts prioritizing financial obligations. A person might cut back on food and clothing expenses, cut out recreational or entertainment spending, or may pay some bills late. When there is little or...

When it comes to seeking a child support modification in Brooklyn, there are a few different ways parents can go about it. They can either negotiate directly with each other to reach a reasonable solution, or they can request that the court intervene. Even if you choose the former, you will want to...

Filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case causes all of your legal and equitable interests in property are placed into a bankruptcy estate. A bankruptcy trustee is then appointed to administer the estate and pay creditors from any property that is not protected by law or by legal exemption. Sometimes the lines are blurred when...

Last Updated: November 2025

Marriage brings two people together—and two sets of finances, assets, and obligations. A prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is a legal document you and your partner sign before marriage. These agreements outline how assets and debts will be handled if the marriage ends in...

Child support modifications in Brooklyn are warranted for all sorts of reasons, including a significant change in circumstances, the passage of three years or more since the last order or the paying parent's income fluctuation by 15 percent or more. The court will weigh these requests carefully, but none of the above factors...

There are few situations in which income verification for the purposes of New York City child support claims are a simple matter. While on the surface it wouldn't seem all that tough to determine, the fact is that anytime there is a request for modification of support, the court must carefully weigh a...

There are perhaps few things in this world more agonizing for a parent than an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child. It's true the state has a veritable interest in protecting children from caregivers who are cruel or fail to meet their needs. However, our Brooklyn ACS attorneys have become familiar with...

In the midst of the recession, it was understandable that many people had a tough time finding work - or at least more than part-time work. Under these circumstances, many sought modification of child support orders. Parents paying child support simply weren't making enough to sustain the orders that had been previously set. However,...