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...

After the Haitian earthquake of January 0f 2010, the Obama administration granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those living illegally in the United States that were from Haiti.  This even applied to those in removal proceedings.  This helped approximately 100,000 people.  TPS was initially...