Closing On A House? Have A Real Estate Lawyer There With You

You’re so close to signing on the dotted line for a new property, you can taste it. You've found your dream home, you've met with the seller and have agreed to a transaction. Only one thing left to do: close. It can be a nerve-racking experience, and having a lawyer there with you can be a big help with financing, insurance and title.

A real estate lawyer can help address any problems that may arise when attempting to close a deal. For example, it’s important for a homeowner to obtain flood, fire and storm insurance, and it’s typically required (depending on location) for a homeowner to present proof of insurance when closing a deal. A lawyer can help you make sure all of this is in order before attending the closing.  A real estate lawyer can also help with title insurance, which protects you against issues with the title of the property.

For more tips on closing on a property and the legalities involved, contact New York real estate law firm Scheichet & Davis, P.C.

Family Law In New York Encompasses Much More Than Divorce Cases

In New York, family law traditionally dealt with cases involving divorce and custody of children. Over time, the field has grown to include other aspects of law, such as: tax planning, estate planning, bankruptcy, children’s rights, adoption, domestic violence, mental health, alternative dispute resolution and more.

In many of these instances, entering these types of proceedings can be difficult for a family or person to swallow and the emotional burden can be overbearing. Family law lawyers are trained to help involved parties get through the process as seamlessly as possible without causing turmoil on either side. Because of the diversity of cases involved in family law, lawyers in this field are in touch with the human element on a very in-depth level, and are knowledgeable across many different types of law.

Scheichet & Davis, P.C. is a leading family law firm in New York and can answer all of your questions as you may be beginning a proceeding. Contact us today to see how we can help.

A Trustworthy Divorce Lawyer Can Help You Learn The Basics Before Settlement Begins

Divorce is a difficult time for families, so it’s important to for the parties involved to find a lawyer who can address their settlement needs as quickly and efficiently as possible. In New York, there are a few pointers to keep in mind before proceedings begin:

Legal settlements can be agreed upon before court proceedings. 
If both parties are in agreement on the terms, those terms can be put in an agreement which will form the financial and custodial basis for the divorce.

Legal grounds for divorce in the state of New York:

• Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage form six(6) months or more
• Cruel and inhuman treatment
• Abandonment
• Imprisonment
• Adultery
• Living separate pursuant to a decree or judgment
• Living separate pursuant to a  separation agreement for one(1) or more years

For more helpful information on divorce in the state of New York, contact Scheichet & Davis, P.C., a leading divorce legal firm in New York City.