Mar 3, 2020Lawyer Nicholas Hicks Explains How Remarriage Affects Child SupportWhen parents no longer live together, or have never lived together, the New York Courts must determine which parent should have physical custody over the children and if either party gets child support. Although the formula is complicated, lawyer Nicholas Hicks explains that essentially, each parent’s income is calculated in…3 min read3 min read
Mar 3, 2020Lawyer Nicholas Hicks Explains the Benefits of Divorce MediationIf you are starting a divorce, you already know that the process is not simple and straightforward. When a marriage has reached its end, parties must decide how their debts and assets should be split. Another big topic is determining who will have primary custody over the children. …3 min read3 min read
Feb 27, 2020NY Attorney, Nicholas Hicks, Discusses New Gun Restriction ProposalAs this year comes to a close, Governor Andrew Cuomo rolls out his agenda for 2020. A focal point on the agenda is his new proposal to limit gun licenses. He believes that people convicted of serious misdemeanor crimes in other states should not be allowed to have access to…3 min read3 min read
Feb 14, 2020Lawyer Nicholas Hicks Explains Circumstances in Child Custody CasesTo help clarify child custody laws used in New York, lawyer Nicholas Hicks shines a light on the meaning of ‘extraordinary circumstances’. Parents always have preference over non-parents when it comes to claiming custody over a child. For a parent to not be chosen as a guardian, the court must…3 min read3 min read
Feb 14, 2020Avoid Bankruptcy with Four Tips from Attorney Nicholas HicksWhen people think of bankruptcy, they often assume it’s from overspending. Nicholas Hicks, an attorney specializing in debt relief, explains that, more often than not, debt is actually the result of uncontrollable circumstances. Research has found that medical bills are surprisingly the number one cause of personal bankruptcies. …3 min read3 min read
Feb 14, 2020NY Family Courts Offer Equal Rights According to Nicholas HicksContrary to popular beliefs, Attorney Nicholas Hicks explains why fathers have the same rights as mothers in child custody battles. In the past, mothers were usually given custody preference over fathers, especially with young children. Attorney Nicholas Hicks notes that many people in New York still believe it is the…3 min read3 min read
Jan 21, 2020Attorney Nicholas Hicks Addresses New Immigration Driving Law in NYAccording to attorney Nicholas Hicks, lawmakers are making progress for the rights of immigrants in the state of New York. It is widely believed that many accomplishments were made by lawmakers in New York last year surrounding immigration policy. Attorney Nicholas Hicks notes that one group, in particular, a progressive…3 min read3 min read
Jan 15, 2020NY Attorney, Nicholas Hicks, Discusses New Gun Restriction ProposalAs this year comes to a close, Governor Andrew Cuomo rolls out his agenda for 2020. A focal point on the agenda is his new proposal to limit gun licenses. He believes that people convicted of serious misdemeanor crimes in other states should not be allowed to have access to…3 min read3 min read
Jan 14, 2020Attorney Nicholas Hicks on Cuomo’s Healthcare TransparencyNew York’s Democratic Governor, Andrew Cuomo, recently proposed a plan that would create more transparency for medical costs. Attorney Nicholas Hicks explains that the measure is focused around the idea of a website that would allow New Yorkers to compare prices and procedures across in-state hospitals. …Healthcare3 min readHealthcare3 min read
Dec 30, 2019Attorney Nicholas Hicks Helps Those Who Can’t Afford Child SupportIf you’re struggling to make ends meet with child support payments, attorney Nicholas Hicks of New York is available to help. In most cases where parents do not live together, one parent will likely be court-mandated to pay child support payments. Depending on your circumstances, those monthly payments might be…Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
