Global satellite mapping, augmented by aerial photography and street view photography has created a virtual copy of most of our urban and suburban communities. This has created a wealth of information and imagery that allows people to do much more than just use their smart phones to navigate or for people to look and see [Read More]
This post is for my peers; other attorneys practicing divorce and family law in upstate New York. And frankly, I think this is for any attorney who wishes to use the internet for marketing. Our friends at Yellowbook - the old-fashioned phonebook - have reinvented themselves as WebReach under the umbrella of "hibu, Inc." They [Read More]
Facebook is a complex trap for divorce litigants. Even if you do not post on Facebook and you just watch what your friends are doing on Facebook, you can still fan the flames of discord in your divorce. The “Like” button has become an issue in some divorces that I have seen. So before you [Read More]
Announcing a divorce or separation on Facebook or other social media is becoming more and more common. In November, racing sensation Danica Patrick used Facebook to announce that she was separating from her husband by posting “I am sad to inform my fans that after seven years, Paul and I have decided to amicably [Read More]
Many of the smart phones and electronic devices sold today employ technology that allows the device to be tracked electronically. As we discussed previously in this Blog, this technology has many implications in matrimonial cases. This technology also has many implications when dealing with children. Your child's iPhone, iPad, MacBook and even their iPod, [Read More]
Facebook is a trap for people involved in domestic relations litigation. If you are getting divorced or litigating in Family Court you should stay off of Facebook. At the least, you should not post anything related to your case or that could be construed as being related to it. I have seen Facebook become a [Read More]
If you cannot stay off of Facebook while you are involved in a domestic relations legal matter you should not post anything on Facebook. If you have to post something, at the very least you should not post anything related to your legal case or anything that could be construed as being related to it. [Read More]
Apple's iPhones are sold on prolific numbers and marketed upon their many features that are meant to make our lives easier or just amuse us. One iPhone feature, which is not pitched as a selling point, is an app called "Find my Phone." This app allows you to find your phone using another device by [Read More]