How to Check the Status of Your Divorce or Obtain a Copy of Your Divorce Judgment in New York State

How to Check the Status of Your Divorce or Obtain a Copy of Your Divorce Judgment in New York State

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Divorce is a complex legal process that involves multiple steps, including filing paperwork, court approvals, and final judgments. Once a divorce is finalized, many people need to check the status of their divorce or obtain an official copy of their divorce judgment for legal, financial, or personal reasons. This article provides […]

How Is Alimony Calculated in New York?

How Is Alimony Calculated in New York?

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance in New York, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. It is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a reasonable standard of living and transition to financial independence. New York uses a formula-based system to […]

Beyond the Gates Pioneers a New Era in Daytime Television

Beyond the Gates Pioneers a New Era in Daytime Television

By Staff Writer CBS has ushered in a new era in daytime television with the premiere of “Beyond the Gates,” a groundbreaking soap opera that debuted on February 24, 2025. This series stands out for its compelling storytelling and historical significance as the first daytime soap opera led by a predominantly Black cast in over […]

A Potential $110B Economic Hit: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Rising Costs for Families, Strain for States

A Potential $110B Economic Hit: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Rising Costs for Families, Strain for States

By Bedassa Tadesse, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com Get ready to pay more for avocados, maple syrup and – well – almost everything. The U.S. officially imposed new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4, 2025, following through on a long-delayed pledge from President Donald Trump. American consumers and businesses are now bracing for higher costs and potential supply […]

Comptroller Wins Owed Wages for Underpaid Construction and Building Workers

Comptroller Wins Owed Wages for Underpaid Construction and Building Workers

By Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY Three construction firms subcontracted by city agencies and Con Edison failed to pay workers their full required wages so have agreed to pay six figures in back pay and penalties, under settlements announced by Comptroller Brad Lander Thursday. The city comptroller also penalized a Brooklyn apartment developer and ordered […]