Joseph & Smargiassi, LLC

Big win for us yesterday on a case that was taken up to the appellate division. This decision is a public record. We secured custody for our client and his wife later argued that she should not have to pay child support for the various reasons reflected in the decision. It’s a major development for our client and his family. We couldn’t be more proud. Fight a good fight, and you should be rewarded. Since there is no guarantee of outcome on a case that can be very expensive to litigate, we especially appreciate the faith that our clients have in us. This validation by the appellate division is extremely rewarding. Congratulations to Mario for his trial work, and John for his appellate work. http://www.courts.state.ny.us///2020/Decisions//D64159.pdf#

It's 12:54am EST and we're still working on divorce submissions in New York. The struggles are real. This has been our practice area for over two decades. Please contact us for help and share our contact information for your friends in crisis. https://nypost.com//divorce-rates-skyrocket-in-u-s-amid-c/

A member of our team was informed over the weekend of a disturbing trend involving a teen who helps his friends file for unemployment benefits, claiming they lost jobs due to COVID. The teen then takes a commission. The problem is that his friends never had job offers. That’s fraud and it’s serious. Consider this a public service announcement. If you have a teen at home, speak to them about their use of digital devices in your home, and/or being complicit in fraudulent schemes. While you may be sensitized to warm your kids about drugs and pornography, you may not think a reminder is in order about breaking the law and incarceration over fraud. It is. Participation on ANY level is a recipe for disaster.

The world is changing, but some things thankfully never do. Our team will always be grateful to our clients for letting us know how much we are appreciated. Thank you for your support!

None of this is surprising. Life is too short to be miserable. Home is a safe haven for many, but Hell for many others. Prepare for what’s ahead. We added a line for inbound calls. The law doesn't favor those who sit on their rights. Call us at (212) 625-9949 or (516) 789-0233 to schedule a telephone consultation.