Attorneys Who Put Family First
As you begin the custody process in New York, you probably have many questions. You may be surprised to learn that there are two types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. New York law defines legal custody as the right to make major decisions about your...
In New York, a divorce is a common challenge many people face. There are myriad reasons why a couple might choose to call it quits and end their marriage. Often, there is a reactive belief that people who are getting divorced will not be able to agree on anything and...
There are those in the Buffalo area who might see a need to live apart from their spouses but who do not want a divorce. There are some who might have strong moral or religious objections to divorce. There are others who may just want some more time before divorcing....
Divorce often brings emotional and financial pressure that can be difficult to escape. And if you’re in a high-asset divorce, then the uncertainty you feel can be even more crushing. But you don’t have to enter your marriage dissolution blind. Instead, you can develop...
If you’re preparing to enter the divorce process, then there’s probably a lot that you’re worried about. Property division, spousal support and child support can all reshape your finances for years to come, and the results of a child custody dispute can redefine your...
No matter the reason, ending a marriage is a major life event. While it might be difficult to go through the motions, start over again and change the structure of your family, this does not mean the divorce process has to be torture. In many cases, both parties would...
In an uncontested divorce, the spouses agree on the major issues, such as property division, child custody and spousal support, without requiring court intervention. This occurs when neither party disputes the terms of the divorce, and each spouse either consents to...
For mothers, establishing paternity is easy, but for fathers, not so much. For fathers who want their legal rights, establishing paternity is essential. In New York, there are multiple ways to establish paternity. Legal presumption of paternity When a child is born to...
Are you on the fence about divorce? If so, you may be looking for a sign to tell you whether to pursue marriage dissolution or simply tough out the rough patch that you’re facing. Only you can answer that question, but before choosing what you think is best for you,...
Mediation and collaborative law are both ways couples in the greater Buffalo area can resolve their divorce without having to go through a lengthy court process. To review, in a divorce mediation, the couple works with a third party (called a mediator) over one or...