It’s very important that you do. Not only does the court frown on any appearance that you’re disobeying its orders – in fact, you can lose custody if you violate court orders for visitation – but it’s important that your children know that even after a divorce, they remain part of a family that is […]
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If you and your spouse have established a college savings plan for your child, that account will be treated as an asset subject to equitable distribution. In other words, whether you’ve opened a special savings account or created a tax-preferred 529 plan to pay into, at the time of the divorce, the monies will go […]
You do, but if your children are consistently reluctant to attend visitation or avoid it altogether, you may have grounds for an enforcement action of the custody agreement. Your ex-spouse has an obligation to uphold the terms of your agreements, and if it appears that they are influencing your children not to see you, there’s […]
No, assets you owned before the marriage are considered “separate assets.” New York law distinguishes “marital assets” from “separate assets” in divorce. Equitable distribution rules apply only to marital assets, which means that property you brought into the marriage is most likely secure. . It does sometimes come up that a spouse can show that […]
In Buffalo, legally, you can’t force your spouse out, so don’t call the locksmith to change the locks while they’re at work. If you believe your safety is in jeopardy and the court agrees there is a threat of violence, the judge can remove your spouse, but that’s rare. The best way to get your […]
The laws surrounding Driving While Intoxicated in New York State have become quite complicated and require the help of an experienced Buffalo criminal defense attorney to navigate. The penalties surrounding Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Per Se are a good example of how complicated this area of law can become. Like the standard charge of Driving […]
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se is an “enhanced” criminal charge that a Buffalo driver accused of driving under the influence of alcohol may face under certain circumstances. Its purpose is to impose greater penalties on drivers who may be extremely intoxicated. While a normal Driving While Intoxicated per se charge may be brought where […]
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Petit Larceny Arrest Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor in the Buffalo area. Class A misdemeanors are the highest level of misdemeanor in New York State and only one level below a felony offense. Misdemeanors are crimes, and a conviction would result in the defendant having a criminal record. For […]
Petit Larceny Arrest Criminal Defense Attorney Petit larceny is the criminal offense most commonly charged in the Buffalo area for the stealing of property. While more serious offenses involving larceny require proof that the value of the stolen property was more than one thousand dollars, Petit Larceny has no minimum dollar amount associated with it. […]
Child custody in New York has two parts, legal custody and physical custody. The parent who has physical custody of the child is the one who provides a safe and stable home environment where the child resides. The parent who has legal custody is responsible for making significant life decisions for the minor child, like […]
