No, the custodial parent can’t deny you access to your children even if you are behind on child support. If your former spouse is interfering with your visitation, you should contact an attorney who can help you get the court’s help in creating appropriate boundaries for you and your ex-spouse. If you are behind on […]
Daily Archives: November 20, 2014
Yes, prenuptial agreements are an excellent way to create certainty around which parties own what property at the outset, and possible dissolution, of a marriage. Knowing that your spouse may make investments or other contributions to your business, a prenuptial agreement can ensure that regardless of those contributions, the business remains a separate asset that […]
Unfortunately, it probably will. Ending a marriage is extremely stressful, and it’s only human to try to blow off some steam and give your mind a rest for a night. The problem from the court’s point of view is that DUIs are often indicators of a substance abuse problem, and if your spouse chooses to […]
The end of a marriage can bring out the worst in people, but there’s a difference between the normal course of difficult emotions people go through and making threats of violence against a spouse or a couple’s children. If your spouse is threatening your safety, you should immediately call 911. Not only will police in […]
Yes, a prenuptial agreement can be used to protect investment properties you own in Rochester and beyond. In fact, if your business is real estate investment, then the use of a prenup can help you and your spouse develop an understanding of what each person’s role is in regards to the investment properties, and what […]
Most Rochester residents are aware that a conviction for drinking and driving will result in a suspension or revocation of driving privileges. Drivers convicted of multiple alcohol-related driving offenses or repeatedly refusing to submit to a blood alcohol test may have their driver’s license permanently revoked by New York State. This is usually triggered when […]
All Rochester driver’s convicted of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving With a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater who are allowed to continue driving using conditional licenses are required to have an ignition interlock device installed on every vehicle they drive. This device checks the driver’s breath for alcohol. A failed ignition interlock device […]
A Rochester driver stopped for DWI will almost always be asked to take a breath test to determine his or her blood alcohol level. The results of this test may be used to support charges such as Driving With a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater or Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se, which […]
In almost all Rochester DWI cases, the arresting officer will ask a driver suspected of drinking and driving to perform various field sobriety tests prior to placing the driver under arrest. The purpose of these tests is to determine whether the driver has any physical or mental limitations that would support a finding of intoxication […]