On November 20, 2014, President Obama laid out a sweeping plan to overhaul the nation's immigration system. This plan will drastically alter the lives of many undocumented immigrants living in the country. Although, most people have only heard discussion in the news about the part of the plan that...

Can you imagine claiming that you and your family are destitute and even homeless and at the same time claiming that you are wealthy and getting millions in mortgages?  That is exactly what 15 people are accused of.  In fact, 12 of them were members of the same family.  Today the U.S. attorney in...

From my own personal experience, there is nothing more satisfying than a good marriage.  However, if your marriage isn’t satisfying, and you have already tried unsuccessfully to save your relationship with your spouse, divorce may provide you with freedom and the opportunity for a happier life.  It...

Every year over 100,000 people in New York are sued on debts such as credit cards, car loans, or medical bills.  Many don’t know they have been sued until they find that their bank accounts have been levied or wages garnished. This happens because many creditors don’t actually serve a copy of the...

As discussed in previous blogs, due to a loophole in the law, those who file bankruptcy in New York and who live in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized apartments risk losing their homes. Although there has been no resolution of this unfortunate situation, there have been some developments in two...