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10/15/2026

Sharing a home during divorce can make boundaries, finances, and parenting decisions harder. Starting a divorce does not automatically require a spouse to leave the home, so some couples continue living together during the process.

Family law decisions should be based on the order, the facts, and the needs of the people affected. Save relevant records and avoid informal changes to a court order without legal guidance.

A clear written plan can reduce confusion about each person’s obligations. Contact Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. for guidance about family law in New York.

10/15/2026

You agreed on the price, then the appraisal came back lower. 🏡

A Buffalo home sale may still move forward, but the financing picture can change. Renegotiating the price or addressing the appraisal gap may be options. The purchase contract determines which protections and deadlines apply. A low appraisal does not automatically give a buyer the right to recover a deposit. Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. explains these real estate issues in New York. See what buyers and sellers should review before making their next move.

If a home appraisal comes in below the purchase price, the sale does not automatically end. The buyer’s financing may change because the lender generally

10/13/2026

How Long Does a Divorce Take? The length of a divorce depends on required steps, contested issues, and whether the parties can reach an agreement.

Family law decisions should be based on the order, the facts, and the needs of the people affected. Save relevant records and avoid informal changes to a court order without legal guidance.

A clear written plan can reduce confusion about each person’s obligations. Contact Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. for guidance about family law in New York.

10/13/2026

A New York work injury can worsen weeks or years later and change treatment needs, work restrictions, disability findings, or wage-loss benefits. 🦺 Prompt medical records should connect the new symptoms to the accepted injury and show when the change occurred, especially if an older claim is inactive or disputed. The next step may differ if the change is an exacerbation of the accepted condition, a new injury, or a claim that ended in a Section 32 settlement. For a workers' compensation claim in New York, keeping a record of treatment and work restrictions can make the claim timeline clearer. 📝 Explore the article for the evidence behind a workers' compensation claim in New York.

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10/08/2026

An injury can affect earning ability even after the immediate medical bills are paid. Loss of wage earning capacity is discussed near the end of a workers' compensation case when permanent disability and future ability to earn are being evaluated.

Work injuries can affect medical treatment, income, and benefit eligibility at the same time. Report the injury, follow medical instructions, and keep copies of benefit decisions.

Benefit decisions and medical restrictions should be reviewed together. Contact Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. for guidance about workers compensation in New York.

10/08/2026

A New York workers’ compensation claim may be reopened after it becomes inactive, but the answer depends on how the case ended and why further Board action is needed. 🦺 A final Section 32 settlement differs from a case marked for no further action, so the last Board decision, settlement papers, and current medical evidence should be reviewed first. New evidence, a material change in condition, or the interest of justice may support a request, but a worsening symptom alone does not guarantee new benefits. Keeping a record of treatment and work restrictions can make the claim timeline clearer. 📝 Read on for a closer look at a workers' compensation claim in New York.

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10/07/2026

Why is a Will Probated? Probate lets a court determine whether a will is valid, consider objections, and confirm who is authorized to act as executor.

A sound estate plan depends on the assets involved and the people who may need to act. Review beneficiary designations and existing documents before making changes.

Documents should reflect current wishes and be reviewed after major life changes. Contact Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. for guidance about estate planning in New York.

10/06/2026

There is no automatic rule that the spouse living in a New York home must pay the mortgage during divorce. 🏡 Loan signatures, income, occupancy, and any temporary support order can all affect the answer. In reviewing a divorce or parenting decision in New York, existing orders and agreements matter, along with the facts of a family's current situation. For a divorce or parenting decision in New York, children's daily needs should stay visible in every proposed change. 👪 The article brings the legal questions about a divorce or parenting decision in New York into focus.

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While a New York divorce is pending, there is no automatic rule that the spouse who stays in the marital home must pay the mortgage or that the spouse who

10/01/2026

Workers' compensation and Social Security disability can intersect in complicated ways. Workers' compensation and Social Security disability may be received at the same time, though an offset can affect the benefit amounts.

Work injuries can affect medical treatment, income, and benefit eligibility at the same time. Report the injury, follow medical instructions, and keep copies of benefit decisions.

Benefit decisions and medical restrictions should be reviewed together. Contact Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C. for guidance about workers compensation in New York.

10/01/2026

Overtime may count as income in a New York child-support review, even when hours vary. 💵 Paystubs, tax returns, and the history and availability of overtime can show what income is realistic. The consistency of overtime and the parent's past earnings can affect the support calculation. For a child support calculation in New York, a written record of proposals and schedule changes can reduce confusion later. 📅 Explore the article for the evidence behind a child support calculation in New York.

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