Lawyers

  What Can I Do With All This Debt? If you live in New York, and being overwhelmed with debt, there are a number of ways that a good debt lawyer can help. Debt is a fact of life for most Americans. When times are good, most people can keep a handle on it. But when things change (getting sick, losing your job, divorcing, etc…), it’s easy to become overwhelmed. There are several kinds of debt, and each have their own unique challenges. medical debt student loan debt credit card debt tax debt business debt housing debt (mortgages and rents) Medical Debt Even if you have a good insurance plan you can suddenly find yourself owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. One bad car accident or a long-term illness can leave you in an incredible about of debt. And with debt comes and endless cascade of paperwork and claims and calls – all when you’re dealing with your own trauma. This is when it pays to reach out to a medical debt lawyer. Your lawyer can rev...

 Many of my current clients are complaining that their significant other is preventing them from seeing their children. As the country is in lockdown and staying home, many custodial parents are afraid that their children will contract the Coronavirus if they visit the other parent at their home. Thus, family courts are receiving many applications for violations of court ordered visitation. Non-custodial parents who have court orders of visitation are prevented by the other parent from seeing their children. Thus, non-custodial parents feel helpless because family courts are only accepting emergency cases. Whether the custodial parent is in contempt for violating a court order of visitation is determined on a case-by-case basis. Court orders of visitation are still valid during the coronavirus pandemic and should be followed by the custodial parent. Even though family court is only accepting limited cases, a non-custodial parent can still be heard to enforce the order of v...

  WHO NEEDS PERM? Many employment-based petitions, such as visa applications for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities (i.e. EB-2, excluding National Interest Waivers) and visa applications for professionals with a bachelor's degree, skilled workers, and unskilled workers, require PERM labor certification (i.e. EB-3). Labor Certification is Required for Certain Immigration Categories If you are eligible for one of the following visas, you must first receive an authorized work certification before proceeding with your immigration process. EB-2: Employment-based immigration petitions with a second preference, omitting NIW. EB-3 petitions are for third-preference, employment-based immigration. NO LABOR CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THESE IMMIGRATION CATEGORIES If you are eligible for one of the following visas, your immigration process is not contingent on obtaining a labor certification. EB-1: immigration petitions for Alie...

  A Legal Team That Is Well-versed in Employment Law New York’s labor rules are complicated. You’ll need the expertise of an experienced and well-respected employment law firm to remain on top of this ever-changing legal landscape. In Nassau County, Yale Pollack offers competent legal services to both businesses and employees. Our firm has successfully represented various clients in civil litigation and employment contract development and enforcement, ranging from enforcing non-compete agreements to advocating for workers’ rights involving discrimination and sexual harassment. Employee Advocates with Years Of Experience The Yale Pollack Law Firm has a track record of success in wage and hour disputes including discrimination cases. Many workers aren’t aware of their rights under labor regulations. Through effective legal effort, our employment law experts have helped salaried employees and hourly workers recover the money they were owed. We assist employe...

 If you live in New York and are behind on your rent or mortgage payments due to COVID related hardships, here are some things you should know. If You Are a Renter The Federal Eviction Moratorium* was created to help keep renters who were struggling to pay their rent due to COVID (illness, unemployment, etc…) in their homes. This moratorium was scheduled to expire on June 24 but was extended first to July 31, the recently to October 3, 2021. The deadline was extended in hope that more help, via state and local Emergency Rental Assistance, could be distributed to those in need. In New York State, the state-backed moratorium (COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act) expires on August 31, 2021. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-extension-covid-19-emergency-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-act-2020 . New York also has a temporary banning on evictions against those with a pending rental assistance application. *Note – this progr...

  New York Adds Domestic Violence as a New Factor to Consider for Equitable Distribution Homegrown Relations Law §236 now incorporates aggressive behavior at home as a component to consider while deciding impartial dissemination in New York. The councils corrected the  Domestic Relations Law  (DRL) §236B(5)(d) in April 2020 by adding another element that the court should consider in conveying properties between separating from mates. The revised regulation basically commands that the court consider "whether either party has committed a demonstration or demonstrations of aggressive behavior at home, as depicted in [Social Services Law §459-a] against the other party and the nature, degree, span, and effect of such demonstration or acts." DRL §236B(5)(d)(14). Aggressive behavior at home causes physical, profound, and mental consequences for the person in question. Hence, the councils accepted that maltreatment inside a marriage should be considered to properly determine the...

 Eb-5 Immigration Lawyer Long Island HIRING AN EB-5 IMMIGRATION LAWYER Having given insight into the EB-5 area for more than 25 years, Shankar & Associates, PC is today one of the leading EB-5 immigration law firms on the planet. Leveraging our exceptional industry experience, our lawyers have helped lead the EB-5 industry in molding legislative proposals and USCIS policy. We stay focused on improving EB-5 adjudication and keeping up with industry best practices. Our clients profit from the profound understanding we have acquired from many years of involvement and accomplishment in the EB-5 industry. Our Eb-5 Immigration Lawyers in Long Island have combined corporate experience with a foundation in Immigration law to develop a practice extraordinarily suited to outstanding EB-5 representation. This kind of visa requires extensive documents and preparation. Let our accomplished immigration team assist you on whether you qualify for an investment green card...

  A Legal Team That Is Extremely Responsive to Your Needs We value our clients and the facts at Yale Pollack Law Firm in Long Island. As a customer, you will receive a straightforward appraisal of your circumstances. Following a study of the facts surrounding your prospective claim, we will tell you what we believe your odds of success are and explain why. As your case progresses, our legal staff will explain the obstacles you’re up against and the legal concerns at hand, as well as provide you with information about the process. We take pleasure in promptly responding to all inquiries and ensuring that our clients are constantly kept up to date on the status of their claims. A Legal Professional Who Cares Team Is Ready To Assist At Yale Pollack Law Offices, we understand that anyone who has been gravely injured or is facing legal issues is going through a difficult time emotionally and financially. We make it a point to put people at ease by providing a frien...

  Do I Have to Pay My Old Debts? If you live in New York and have some old debts, there is a statute of limitations you need to know about. But it may not protect you against “zombie” debts.  If you live in New York, and debt collectors are calling, you need to know some basic facts: The statute of limitations for old debt is six years Many old debts are sold to debt collection agencies for pennies on the dollar Some of these agencies may try and trick you into paying a debt that you don’t have to You have a number of state and federal laws to protect you The debts we’re talking about are consumer debts - credit card debt, auto loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgage, etc. Business debts and unpaid taxes are treated differently. Battling “Zombie” Debts In New York, the statute of limitations for old debt is six years from the time the debt became due or when you made your most recent payment, whichever is more recent. So even if a debt collec...

  What Makes a Divorce Expensive in New York? First, it is important to understand that there are two kinds of divorces – contested and uncontested.  During an  uncontested divorce in New York , both parties agree on all the terms and do not need the court to divide assets or make determinations about child custody, child support or maintenance (alimony).  Thus, an uncontested divorce is usually a quicker process and is less of a financial burden.  An uncontested lawyer will be able to assist with this divorce route.  On the other hand, a contested divorce in New York is one in which the spouses cannot agree on dividing the assets, distribution of debts, custody of children, child support or spousal support. Property division can take a lot of time to resolve, especially in high-net-worth cases. Essentially, the more contested your divorce becomes and the more issues the spouses can’t agree on, the more time your divorce will take both in and out o...