Yes, You Can Keep Your House in Bankruptcy A common question that we're asked quite frequently asked is, "Whether or not a person that's in the process of filing for bankruptcy is going to be able to keep their home."The quick answer to that is,…
Do I Qualify for Asylum in the US?
United State Immigration Basics: Asylum There are two types of Asylum in the United States: Affirmative and Defensive. Before we discuss these, it is important to understand that each is overseen by one of the many separate government agencies involved in immigration practices in the…
Copyrights and Why They Matter
What is a Copyright? According to 17 USC 102(a): Copyrights exist to protect an author’s original work. This original work must be in a “fixed tangible medium of expression.” Whoa, so what does that mean? Well, basically anything an author, or the creator of the…
An entertainment attorney discusses the Music Modernization Act
Entertainment Attorney Jason Bost Discusses the Modernization Act and the impact on writers and artists... In my last article (“An Entertainment Lawyer Answers Questions About Streaming and Getting Paid”), I broke down how and how much artists are paid through music streaming. Music streaming is…
An Entertainment Lawyer Breaks Down Music Publishing and Royalty Basics
An Entertainment Lawyer Breaks Down Music Publishing and Royalty Basics The music industry has changed a lot since I first entered the game almost 20 years ago. Previously, the majority of a record label’s money came from the sale of physical music in the form…
How Music Streaming works with the Recording Industry Association of America
An Entertainment Lawyer Answers Questions about Streaming and Getting Paid As an entertainment lawyer, every day I help clients find the answers to questions that may impact their creative, or more importantly to some, their financial opportunities. I recently received an inquiry from a client…
New York Foreclosure Steps Taken by the Bank
New York Foreclosure Process - Steps by Lender or Servicer of the Loan When a homeowner in New York misses one or more mortgage payments, the bank or financial institution that holds their mortgage has the right to start foreclosure proceedings. In New York, the…
New York State Child Support: Objections to a Support Order
What happens at a New York Child Support Hearing? In New York State, Child support orders are determined by hearing examiners, also referred to as support magistrates. The hearing examiners issue an order of support based on the facts presented during the child support hearing.…
New York Child Support Basics – Part 2
If I receive a notice to appear in New York Family Court for Child Support, what should I bring to court? Prior to any court appearance, you should always attempt to contact a NY Child Support Lawyer for advisement on what should and should not be…
What is Child Support in New York State? – Child Support Basics Part 1
Below is an Overview of Child Support in New York State In New York State, Child support is financial support provided by the noncustodial parent, including: Cash payments (based on the parent's income and the needs of the child) Health insurance for the child (medical…
Paternity And Other Father’s Rights Issues In New York State
What is Paternity in New York? In short, paternity is being child’s legal father. Establishing paternity is proof that someone is the legal father of a child. Every child has a biological father, but, unless the child’s parents are married, they don’t have a legal…
