As a Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer, tenants often ask me what defenses they would have to an eviction brought by a landlord. The first defense is retaliation if the landlord tried to evict the tenant within six months after they complain to a government authority such as the health department or the city building department. […]
Author Archives: Friedman & Ranzenhofer
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When someone comes to see me as an experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyer, one of the first things they want to know is how long it’s going to take. I immediately tell them that it really depends on the facts and circumstances of their specific case. As a general rule, I say that a divorce in Rochester could […]
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If you have the misfortune of falling because you’ve tripped or slipped on steps, it’s very important to make sure that you get a photograph of the area. In order for us to make a determination of whether or not you have a valid claim, we have to be able to see the area. The […]
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Many people come to see me as an experienced Rochester Child Support Attorney, with questions about the handling of non-reimbursed medical expenses such as co-pays incurred for your child’s doctor visits or prescriptions. Those two expenses are generally the most frequently addressed. I tell them the law states that these expenses are to be divided on a […]
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As a Rochester Real Estate Lawyer, first time home buyers often ask me what the steps in buying a home are. The first step is the preparation of the contract of sale by either the real estate broker or if there is no broker, by the attorney. Once the contract is signed and accepted by […]
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When someone comes to see me as a Rochester Divorce Attorney seeking information about a separation agreement, I explain that it usually means the husband and wife have a contract that sets forth how they intend to deal with the important issues of their marriage. They have a signed agreement that specifies who’s going to have […]
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Jan
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Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Cases Involving Death As an experienced Rochester personal Injury Lawyer I am occasionally asked about cases that involve someone dying. That really changes the nature and the complexion of your case. In this type of case, you have what’s called a Wrongful Death case, and that is you’re suing for […]
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When people come to see me as an experienced Rochester Child Support Lawyer, wanting to know whether they can deduct child support payments on their tax return, the simple answer is no, you cannot. Child support is not a deductible expense. It’s not something you should try to claim. Are you trying to claim your child […]
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As a Rochester Estate Planning lawyer, clients often ask me what will happen if they die without a will. Contrary to popular belief, your estate will not go to the state of New York if you die without a will in most instances. However, if you have a spouse and children, they will receive your […]
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Clients often come to see me as an experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyer, asking what constitutes marital property. I explain that marital property is defined as any property you acquire during the marriage. It is distinguished from property acquired prior to the marriage, which is referred to as separate property. Any property you acquire during your […]