A lot of the people who come to see me as a dedicated Rochester Child Custody Lawyer, and ask questions about the difference between the concepts of legal custody and residential custody. Simply put, legal custody is concerned with who is responsible for making those important legal decisions that direct the child’s life such as where the […]
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Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer Discusses Eviction As a Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer, I am often asked how to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent. The first step is to serve a notice on the tenant to pay rent or get out. After that the city or town court papers are served on the tenant […]
Clients often come to me as an experienced Rochester Landlord Tenant Attorney, and ask about the requirement for smoke detectors in their properties. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required everywhere now, and they represent a huge liability for landlords, so it is important to keep accurate records of smoke detectors and their maintenance. […]
As a Rochester Business lawyer, clients often ask me about whether or not they should have a shareholder agreement. We have seen many shareholder disputes, even amongst family members. It is very important to have a shareholder agreement to spell out what will ultimately happen to the corporation if there is a voluntary sell, death, […]
A lot of people come into see me as an experienced Rochester Child Custody Attorney, asking whether or not they can maintain a shared residency arrangement. I explain to that shared residency means there’s a fairly equal sharing in terms of where the children will live. For example, in one common shared residence arrangement, the children live […]
I am often asked as an experienced Rochester Real Estate Attorney, about closing costs for a foreclosed property. Closing costs are spelled out in the contract, which lists the closing costs paid by each side. If you’re buying a foreclosure property, you will usually have to pay all the normal closing costs because, in most […]
As a Rochester DWI lawyer, I am often asked what is aggravated DWI or driving while intoxicated. Aggravated DWI is charged either where there are children in the vehicle with the drunk driver or the blood alcohol content is 0.18 or greater. Have you recently been charged with an aggravated DWI? If so, contact the […]
When someone comes to see me as a Rochester Divorce Attorney asking about spousal support, I tell them New York law contains a formula which will determine spousal support. Essentially, that law is a calculator. The wife’s income and the husband’s income are entered, and a calculation within the law will determine whether or not spousal support […]
As a dedicated Rochester Landlord Tenant Lawyer, I often advise landlords on the basis of liability. Tenants sue landlords on a number of legal grounds, one of which is called the Warranty of Habitability. It’s based on contract theory, so the Warranty of Habitability applies to all residential properties anywhere in the United States. The […]
As an experienced Rochester Personal Injury Lawyer, a lot of moms and dads will come in after their child has been injured at school and they want to know whether or not they have a claim against the school. What I tell them is we have to do a full and complete investigation about how […]