Yes, and unfortunately for you, the courts tend to be more hands off with teens when it comes to their attendance at visitation. As a first step, try to talk to your former spouse and get a feel for whether they’re encouraging your teen to participate. Talk to your teen and see if they’ll tell […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
The right to revert to your maiden name is such a significant issue that it’s a standard piece of your divorce settlement. As with everything important, you’ll want to check in with your attorney to ensure that the right language is in the document, but otherwise, you should expect to be able to change your […]
Yes, you can get a divorce in Rochester if you’re pregnant. Be advised though, pregnancy can complicate a divorce action considerably. For instance, you should expect that paternity will be called into question by the other side, especially if you seek child support. Crafting settlements that plan for a child’s future health and educational needs […]
Yes, you do. One of the first things that happens when someone files for divorce in Rochester is that the court issues a series of automatic orders. They instruct both parties in the action to leave alone things like retirement accounts and investments. You are also not allowed to go max out credit cards, sell […]
It’s a terrible feeling to be served with divorce papers. Maybe you knew the marriage was in trouble, but had no idea your spouse had actually sat down with a divorce lawyer. Many of our clients feel an understandable desire to respond by canceling the things they pay for their spouse to have, like a […]
Forcible Touching is a crime and will result in any adult Rochester resident convicted of the offense having a permanent criminal record. It also carries other serious repercussions. As a class A misdemeanor, Forcible Touching has a maximum possible jail sentence of up to one year. The Court may also impose a sentence of up […]
As experienced Rochester criminal defense attorneys, we are familiar with the variety of crimes categorized as Sex Offenses in New York State. While still a crime, Forcible Touching is one of the less serious Sex Offense charges. A person may be charged with Forcible Touching based on an accusation that he or she intentionally and […]
A Rochester teenager arrested for Making Graffiti faces a class A misdemeanor, which is one level below a felony charge and a crime in New York State. A person convicted of a class A misdemeanor normally faces a possible jail sentence of up to one year, up to three years of probation, and a fine […]
It is not uncommon for Rochester’s young people to become involved in illegal activity related to vandalism of property. While vandalism can take several forms, the making of graffiti is prevalent enough that it is listed as a separate criminal offense in New York State. The term graffiti under New York State law includes the […]
Initially, a custody agreement is a mandatory part of your divorce settlement, and the judge won’t issue you a divorce until you’ve worked out a sound custody agreement. However, once a couple is divorced, life changes may necessitate changes to the custody agreement, and those will be decided and approved in Family Court. At Friedman […]