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 […]
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May
May
Do you need help determining child support payments? This can be a very troublesome part of family law cases and we want to give you the answers you need. As an experienced Buffalo Child Support Lawyer, I am often asked by clients how the courts determine child support. Generally, for one child, you’ll pay 17% of […]
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Apr
Apr
When a client comes into my office as an experienced Buffalo Child Support Attorney, one of the important questions they ask is, “How much will I have to pay for child support?” The rule of thumb is that if you have one child, you’ll pay 17% of your net income. If you have two children, you’ll […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you going through the divorce process and are seeking guidance? Check out these 3 commonly asked divorce questions, then give our office a call. 1. What is Marital Property? Marital property is any property acquired by either party during the marriage, such as a home or automobiles. Property either of you owned prior to […]
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Mar
Mar
When you are facing a custody battle, you are likely wondering what the types of custody are. I am often asked as a Buffalo Child Custody Attorney, about the differences between joint custody and sole custody. Here is a breakdown of what to expect if you are not sure what the types of custody are: Joint custody and […]