A marriage of ten or more years is typically understood to be a marriage of long duration, but being married ten years doesn’t guarantee a lower-earning spouse permanent maintenance. A person who married at 25 and is divorcing at 36 will be considered to have quite a bit of earning potential ahead of them, and…
Yes, a friend or relative over the age of 18 can serve divorce papers in Buffalo, including your adult children. You should strongly consider the effect that such an action might have on the relationship between your child and your spouse before deciding on this path. If you and your spouse are having an amicable…
The best way to serve your spouse with divorce papers in Buffalo is through the use of a process server. Process servers are trained individuals whose job it is to notify people of pending legal action against them, and upon completion of the task, they provide what is known as an affidavit of service, proving…
In domestic violence situations, divorcing your abuser is one of the most significant steps you can take to get free and start your life over. But protecting your personal information, including your telephone number and address is a big part of keeping you safe when dealing with someone who has hurt or threatened you during…
Any criminal conviction, even a misdemeanor, will work against you in a custody fight in Rochester, but when the conviction relates to violence in the home, it’s a larger hurdle to overcome. However, there are a number of scenarios where a past criminal conviction may not matter as much as you think. If the conviction…
A history of substance abuse is certainly a reason for the court to exercise caution when it comes to your petition for custody, but the particulars matter a lot. Many people with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse have successfully gotten and stayed clean, and demonstrating this to the court is one way to…
When you prepare to leave an abusive marriage, or to end one once you’ve physically removed yourself from your spouse’s influence, you’ll have a number of extremely important concerns that have to be dealt with immediately. First and foremost is safety, for you and your children. The order of protection that’s in place will remain…
When a divorce action includes an order of protection based on a domestic violence incident, both matters will be assigned to the Integrated Domestic Violence Court, where a single judge will preside over your divorce, any hearings related to the order of protection, and any other actions or proceedings involving your family. The order of…
As experienced Buffalo DWI lawyers, we understand that most people arrested for Driving While Intoxicated are not familiar with the legal system and do not know where to start. Generally, we have found that our first meeting with a potential client goes much more smoothly if the client is prepared to provide the following information.…
When a Buffalo driver is arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, the arresting officer will provide the driver with a document called a Uniform Traffic Ticket which sets forth basic information such as the offense allegedly committed, the time and location of the alleged offense, the name and address of the court where the charge will…
