Child Custody Cases - Legal & Physical Custody By Binghamton & Ithaca Family & Custody Lawyers Levene Gouldin & Thompson has been Best Law Firm rated by U.S. News & World Report in Family Law (2018, 2019, 2020). LGT is one of the area’s oldest law firms and was founded in 1927. Our family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody and support matters in Upstate NY including Binghamton, Owego, Ithaca and Cortland. Call for a consultation. 607.763.9200 Child Custody [...]

Understanding Tenancy: The Different Ways to Co-Own Property When two or more individuals own property -- whether it's a condominium, a home, or a piece of land -- the relationship between the owners is very important. The form of ownership of the property affects how property is transferred to someone else. It is important to make sure you have the right form of ownership for your property. Tenancy in common allows an owner the greatest flexibility to transfer the property as he or she wants. [...]

Learn About Social Security's Online Tools With the aging population becoming increasingly tech savvy, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has moved a lot of services online. From applying for Social Security benefits to replacing a card, the SSA has online tools to help. To access most of the online services, you need to create a my Social Security account. This account allows you to receive personalized estimates of future benefits based on your real earnings, see your latest statement, [...]

Don't Make the Mistake of Not Signing up for Medicare Supplemental Coverage You are turning 65 and enrolling in Medicare, but as a healthy senior do you really need to also sign up for Medicare's supplemental coverage? Not signing up initially can be very costly down the road. Medicare pays for only about half of all medical costs. To augment Medicare's coverage, you can purchase a supplemental or "Medigap" insurance policy from a private insurer. There are 10 Medigap plans that each offers a [...]

The Pitfalls and Perils of Pro Se Representation By Jared R. Mack “He who represents himself has a fool for a client” is a quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln. However, the true origins of the proverb are unknown.  Although the author of the quote may be uncertain, the sentiment has never been more relevant.  The modern judicial system is a chaotic commingling of statutes, regulations, case law and procedures, all of which can prove fatal to the unwary party’s [...]