Divorce can be heartbreaking and traumatic, but sometimes it’s the best solution to a troubled relationship. If you’ve decided to file for divorce in New York State, you’re embarking on a legal process that can be complicated and emotional. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is here to guide you through the legal landscape of divorce in […]
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Feb
Feb
New York joins Alaska, California, Illinois, Maine and New Hampshire in enacting pet custody laws. Under the New York “pet custody” legislation enacted on Oct. 25, 2021 and effective immediately (S.4248/A.5775), courts will now be required to consider the best interests of “companion animals” when awarding possession during divorce or separation proceedings. Companion animals include […]
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Jan
Jan
Are you thinking about divorce and want to know what to expect after filing for divorce? Contact our Buffalo attorneys to get started today! 1) Steps in the Divorce Process They’ve already taken the first step by coming in for a consultation with a lawyer familiar with all the issues in a divorce who can […]
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Nov
Nov
Yes. In Torcivia v. Suffolk County the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New York upheld a police policy to temporarily seize guns from people transported for a mental health evaluation following a domestic incident. The court said Suffolk County, New York, isn’t liable because its gun-seizure policy falls within a special-needs exception to […]
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Sep
Sep
Are you or a loved one going through the divorce process and have children? Read the answers to these 4 child custody questions, then call us. 1. What are the Differences Between Legal and Residential Custody? Legal custody designates who makes the important decisions in the child’s life, whether one parent has sole legal custody […]
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Aug
Aug
Are you going through the divorce process and seeking legal assistance? Read these 4 divorce facts, then call our Buffalo divorce attorneys. No Fault Divorce Since 2010, New York State has had no-fault divorce laws. Rather than being forced to make allegations of wrongdoing against the other spouse, one party need only allege that the […]
