For many people, there is a spiritual aspect to marriage and divorce, as well as the legal one. An attorney can help handle the legal proceedings. But the spiritual part may be between the individual and his or her beliefs.For example, people who are Catholic often...
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Month: January 2015
Liam Gallagher fined $5K for not appearing at child support hearing
Any time you are involved in a legal matter that is going before a judge, it is a good idea to show up in court when you are supposed to. Some matters may not require your personal participation, but when the judge expects you to be there, and you are not, it could...
What does no-fault divorce mean for property division?
To a couple going through divorce, there is likely a reason the marriage failed. Infidelity, money woes, physical or mental abuse -- the list of reasons people in Buffalo get divorced is limited only by the imagination.But which spouse is responsible for the marriage...
Does negotiation work in all divorces?
Though going to court is an option in every New York State divorce, many people view litigation as a last resort. Most divorcing people at least try to negotiate with their spouse out of court, to see if they can reach a deal on important matters and wrap up the...
Do half of marriages really end in divorce?
It has been repeated so often that it has become practically folklore: 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, as we have all heard.Perhaps this was true once, but is it still the case? Do our marriages have no better than a 50/50 shot at lasting the rest...
1st Monday of the year is ‘Divorce Day’ for many in New York
As we write this, today is Jan. 5. For many people, it is the first day back at work since New Year’s Eve. There may be a lot of work to catch up on, but few will be as busy today as divorce attorneys.It is believed that the first Monday after New Year’s Day has more...
New York grandparents can seek visitation time, too
The image of all American children being raised by both of their parents under one roof is far from reality these days, if it were ever the way things really worked. Not only are many parents in Buffalo raising their kids with little to no support from the children’s...