Spousal maintenance awards vary considerably in Rochester, and there’s no statutory formula to guide judges, as there is with child support. Judges examine each case on its merits, and consider a variety of factors in deciding how much spousal maintenance should be awarded, and for how long. Judges consider things like the length of the […]
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As experienced Rochester 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 Rochester 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 […]
A Rochester driver convicted of drinking and driving will find that, in some areas, the court has broad discretion when crafting a sentence. In addition to the expected consequences of fines and potential jail time or probation, the court may impose additional penalties aimed at educating or rehabilitating the defendant for the purpose of curbing […]
As Rochester DWI defense lawyers, we would never advise anyone to drive a vehicle after having consumed too much alcohol, even if it is not actually illegal to do so. Drinking and driving is not always illegal on private property, but this does not make it a good idea. Under older versions of New York […]
In filing legal action in Rochester, the person filing the papers (the plaintiff) may not serve them to the person being sued (the defendant). There are a number of good reasons for this rule, but the most important has to do with the nature of our legal system. Every American has the right of due […]
It’s extremely unlikely that a Rochester judge will order a young child to testify on the stand in a divorce matter. Judges take the protection of children in divorce very seriously, and while older teens are sometimes asked to testify about custody matters, children of all ages are usually handled in a very different way. […]
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 Rochester, 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 Rochester 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 […]