Yes, child support is required by non-custodial parents even when their former spouse earns more money. Child support differs from spousal maintenance (alimony) in that New York considers parents to have a durable obligation to provide for their children, whether the parent is wealthy or of more modest means. You are expected to provide material […]
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A Rochester driver arrested for DWI or a similar offense may be required to undergo an evaluation for alcohol or drug use. New York State law requires that at arraignment (which is usually the first court appearance) or, at the discretion of the court, prior to sentencing, a person charged with an alcohol or drug […]
Many Rochester residents own property, do business, or like to spend recreational time in Canada. Unfortunately for individuals convicted of an alcohol or drug related driving offense, it is not unusual for Canada to bar them from crossing the border. Canada generally bars any U.S. citizens who have been convicted of a misdemeanor from entering […]
Vehicle Assault in the Second Degree is a serious criminal offense. Second Degree Vehicular Assault is a class E felony, and a Rochester driver convicted of this crime will not only have a permanent criminal record but faces substantial penalties at sentencing. A first time offender who is convicted of Vehicular Assault in the Second […]
Criminal Defense Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer Provide Details On Vehicular Assault In The Second Degree New York State has several criminal charges that a Rochester driver may face if accused of drinking and driving and being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree (NY Penal Code Article 120.03) is a […]
Unlike child support, there isn’t a simple formula that courts use to determine the amount of spousal maintenance in Rochester divorces, or even whether it should be paid. In a litigated divorce, maintenance is likely to be a significant consideration the judge will have to resolve. In an uncontested action, on the other hand, maintenance […]
No, you can’t stop paying child support in Rochester without a court order, even if your ex is preventing you from your court ordered visitation with your child. You do have options though, up to and including petitioning the court to reverse its custody finding based on a pattern of interference by your ex. If […]
In many cases, spousal support isn’t intended to be a permanent shift of wealth from one person to an ex-spouse. While your former spouse may not remarry, if they begin cohabitating with a new partner, the support obligation generally ends. Much depends on the type of spousal maintenance agreement you sign onto, which will be […]
Yes, Rochester allows collaborative and mediated divorces, so many couples are able to dissolve their marriage without the expense or drama of a litigated divorce. Collaborative and mediated divorces are similar to filing an uncontested divorce action, but in mediation, the parties work with a neutral mediator to come to terms about the elements of […]
It may seem impersonal, but rather than paying your child support directly to your former spouse, the judge will typically order you to remit payment to Rochester’s Support Collections Unit (SCU), which is responsible for disbursing funds to your ex for the care of your children. The system is set up this way to better […]