Attorneys Who Put Family First
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...
Even when you’re able to amicably divorce from your spouse, challenges can arise as you continue to raise your children together. You and the other parent might disagree on your children’s extracurricular activities, discipline strategies, and even religious...
There are many factors that New York courts consider when deciding on a custody schedule that is in a child’s best interest. One of these factors is the child’s wishes. This factor may be minor when a child is young and cannot properly express what they want. But as a...
Experiencing the end of a marriage brings a wave of emotions and hurdles. If you find yourself in this situation, you are likely already aware of the various pathways to divorce. You may be hoping for a smooth transition and shared custody of your children with your...
Going through a divorce can be tough for anyone. After all, no one gets married thinking that divorce is in the future for the relationship. But, we all know that divorce is quite common in America, and New York is no different than any other state in that regard....
If you have been thinking about divorce, searched the term or posted about it online, you likely have seen the term, “uncontested divorce” pop up a few times. Indeed, recently, it has been trending. An uncontested divorce in New York Essentially, an uncontested...