Yes, you can file for divorce even if your spouse wants to work things out. In New York, you can’t be forced to remain married to someone, and your spouse won’t succeed by contesting the action on the grounds of, “But I don’t want to get a divorce.” Cases where a spouse isn’t ready for […]
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For most people, being served with divorce papers is an extremely painful and emotionally confusing experience. In response, they may not behave entirely rationally, and they may also have questions about the appropriate action to take. For instance, if your spouse wishes to keep the house after the divorce, they may feel that leaving will […]
After you supply your spouse with your financial information, and they give you theirs, you will attend a Compliance Conference. If the parties agree that Discovery is complete, then the judge will likely poll the parties to determine which areas remain in dispute, and understand how far apart they are. If settlement can be reached […]
One important part of the divorce process in Rochester is ensuring that both sides fully understand their own, and their spouse’s, financial position so that an appropriate settlement can be made. During the Discovery phase of your legal case, you will provide a statement of net worth and relevant financial information to the other side, […]
There are many Rochester workers who rely upon a Commercial Driver’s License to perform their jobs. Unfortunately for such drivers, a conviction for any offense involving drinking and driving or driving under the influence of drugs will, in almost all cases, result in the loss of all driving privileges related to commercial motor vehicles. Most […]
Most Rochester drivers are aware that a conviction for drinking and driving will result in a loss of the defendant’s driving privileges. Many drivers may not be aware, however, that New York law authorizes the Court to suspend a defendant’s driving privileges before any conviction even occurs. This pre-conviction suspension is usually referred to as […]
A Rochester driver charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs as a Class D Felony faces very serious criminal penalties. These include a permanent criminal record, the possibility of extensive jail time, and a very high fine. If convicted of this offense, a driver may be incarcerated in a New York State prison for […]
A driver who has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs requires the help of an experienced Rochester criminal defense attorney. Repeat offenders usually will face enhanced criminal charges and increased penalties. For a repeat offender accused of driving under the influence of drugs, Driving While Ability Impaired by […]
Sometimes divorce settlements end up lumping most of the debt on one spouse, and not necessarily the one who ran it up in the first place. It never feels good to be stuck paying bills you didn’t create, so the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer go to great lengths to ensure that your financial responsibility […]
It’s an unfortunate situation when one spouse supports the other through years of advanced training, only to see their investment walk out with the valuable license they feel they paid for. New York is one of just two states in the country that recognize your contribution, and require that the financial settlement ending the marriage […]