Sending a child off to college is a major milestone — one filled with pride, excitement, and, in my case, a little anxiety. Two years ago, I sent my eldest to Europe for her university experience and, while my second is...more
August is upon us and you may soon be sending children off to college. If your child is age 18 or older, you and your child will need to take some simple steps so that, in the event of an emergency, you will be able to make...more
While we may know better, an 18-year-old college student is generally considered an adult under New York law. Your rights as a parent to make decisions for your child change suddenly when he/she turns age 18. You no longer...more
Despite scientific research, an 18 year old college student is generally considered an adult under New York law. Parents’ rights to make decisions for their child change suddenly when he/she turns age 18. Parents no longer...more