By Janet Howard Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, FGM poses severe health risks and perpetuates gender inequality. In New York State (NYS), a significant number of women and […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York State (NYS) matrimonial law is a complex legal framework that aims to balance the rights and interests of spouses in the context of marriage dissolution. A unique issue arises when individuals seek equitable distribution of marital property but refuse divorce due to religious convictions. This situation highlights a confluence […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: pisaphotography/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater security […]