NY Divorce and the COVID-19 Crisis

NY Divorce and the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has touched every aspect of our daily lives. Much focus has been placed on the economic and health-related ramifications of the pandemic, but the imposition of quarantine, social distancing, and mass furloughs has also had an incalculable impact on the functioning of the family unit. Certainly, in many cases, time away from […]

Legal Help for NY Victims of Domestic Abuse During the Covid-19 Crisis

Legal Help for NY Victims of Domestic Abuse During the Covid-19 Crisis

We have all heard Coronavirus referred to as the “invisible enemy”, but during this time of mandated social distancing, the pandemic has exposed certain vulnerable segments of our population to a much more human threat as well. For those individuals who are, or who are at risk of becoming victims of domestic violence, the inability […]

Steps in the Divorce Process

Steps in the Divorce Process

If you are considering separation from your spouse, you may find this information on steps in the divorce process to be very helpful. Contact our experienced Buffalo divorce lawyers today. Let our experience work for you. Steps in the Divorce Process | Most Important Issues As a dedicated Buffalo divorce lawyer, when a person is […]

What You Can Control in Divorce

What You Can Control in Divorce

Getting divorced can make you feel out of control. You may be wondering what you can control in divorce. Here is what you should know. What You Can Control in Divorce | How Long It Takes Nearly always, when they’re contemplating divorce, people want to how long the process is going to take. After doing […]

Uncooperative Spouse in a Divorce

Uncooperative Spouse in a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce with an uncooperative spouse, it can make things all that much more difficult. Here is what we can do for you if you’re facing complications. Uncooperative Spouse in a Divorce | Refusing to Sell the House When someone comes into our Buffalo office asking what happens when their […]

Restraining Orders

Restraining Orders Buffalo Domestic Violence Lawyer Divorce Attorney

Generally, when someone comes to see me asking about restraining orders, it’s because there’s been some instance of domestic violence. Sadly, some sort of criminal activity between the parties has occurred (either inside or outside the home). One person may have gone to family court, made a complaint and filed a petition for a family […]

Buffalo Divorce Lawyer on What You Need to Know About a No Fault Divorce

Buffalo Divorce Lawyer

When people come to see me as a Buffalo Divorce Lawyer, they often ask about a no fault divorce. I explain that, since 2010, New York State has had no-fault divorce laws. That means, rather than having to make allegations of wrongdoing against the other spouse, one party need only allege that the marriage has been irretrievably […]

Buffalo Child Custody Attorney Explains How Medical Bills are Handled

Buffalo Child Custody Attorney

I often have parents come to me as an experienced Buffalo Child Custody Attorney, and they ask how non-reimbursed medical bills should be handled.  Expenses that are not covered by insurance are called non-reimbursed medical expenses. Those normally include co-pays for doctor visits and prescriptions. In New York State, the law says those expenses are […]

Divorce Vs. Separation

Buffalo Divorce Attorney

Sometimes, a person comes into see me wanting to know the difference between divorce and separation – and whether or not they can formalize their separation with a written agreement. A normal separation agreement is a 10- to 40-page (or even longer) document which addresses all the issues that exist between the parties – the […]