How to Establish Paternity: A Guide for Unmarried Parents

How to Establish Paternity: A Guide for Unmarried Parents

When a child is born to married parents, the law assumes the husband is the biological father. But for unmarried parents, legal paternity must be formally established—regardless of the father’s involvement or the couple’s relationship status. Establishing paternity is crucial for both the child and the parents. It affects everything from the child’s birth certificate […]

Left Behind, Not Forgotten: A Path to Legalization for Abandoned Immigrant Minors

Left Behind, Not Forgotten: A Path to Legalization for Abandoned Immigrant Minors

Across the United States, countless immigrant children live in fear and uncertainty—not because of something they’ve done, but because they have been left behind. Abandoned by parents or caregivers, they face the world without the protection, stability, and love that every child deserves. This loss isn’t just emotional—it carries profound legal consequences. For these vulnerable […]

How to File an Uncontested Divorce in New York: A Step-by-Step Analysis

How to File an Uncontested Divorce in New York: A Step-by-Step Analysis

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Divorce can be a stressful and complicated process, but an uncontested divorce in New York offers a faster and less expensive alternative to traditional litigation. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on major issues such as property division, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance, allowing them to avoid lengthy […]