In Rochester, legally, you can’t force your spouse out, so don’t call the locksmith to change the locks while they’re at work. If you believe your safety is in jeopardy and the court agrees there is a threat of violence, the judge can remove your spouse, but that’s rare. The best way to get your […]
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The laws surrounding Driving While Intoxicated in New York State have become quite complicated and require the help of an experienced Rochester criminal defense attorney to navigate. The penalties surrounding Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Per Se are a good example of how complicated this area of law can become. Like the standard charge of Driving […]
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se is an “enhanced” criminal charge that a Rochester driver accused of driving under the influence of alcohol may face under certain circumstances. Its purpose is to impose greater penalties on drivers who may be extremely intoxicated. While a normal Driving While Intoxicated per se charge may be brought where […]
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Petit Larceny Arrest Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor in the Rochester area. Class A misdemeanors are the highest level of misdemeanor in New York State and only one level below a felony offense. Misdemeanors are crimes, and a conviction would result in the defendant having a criminal record. For […]
Petit Larceny Arrest Criminal Defense Attorney Petit larceny is the criminal offense most commonly charged in the Rochester area for the stealing of property. While more serious offenses involving larceny require proof that the value of the stolen property was more than one thousand dollars, Petit Larceny has no minimum dollar amount associated with it. […]
Child custody in New York has two parts, legal custody and physical custody. The parent who has physical custody of the child is the one who provides a safe and stable home environment where the child resides. The parent who has legal custody is responsible for making significant life decisions for the minor child, like […]
It doesn’t matter, divorce won’t be granted by a judge in Rochester until the spouses sign on to a settlement agreement that provides for an equitable distribution of marital property, including financial instruments and debts, and which fully addresses child custody issues. In other words, whichever spouse files first is just starting a process that […]
Child custody is an area where New York has an abiding interest. If you and your spouse, or ex-spouse, can’t come to an agreement about custody, the court will hold a trial and evaluate the competing custody petitions. The judge will focus exclusively on the best interest of the child. Typically, for physical custody, you […]
Irretrievable Breakdown is New York’s version of no-fault divorce. It is often the simplest and most cost-effective way to attain a divorce, and it doesn’t require your spouse’s approval. To get a divorce in Rochester on Irretrievable Breakdown grounds, you simply attest under oath that your marriage has broken down irretrievably and that this has […]
Depending on your circumstances, you may not have to appear in court at all. For instance, if you and your spouse are able to negotiate a division of your assets and debts and work out a plan for custody and co-parenting any minor children, your divorce process may be handled by your lawyers and you’ll […]