In Buffalo, many business disputes are not resolved in court. Instead, the parties use alternative dispute resolution techniques like mediation to reach a settlement. Mediation is also an option in family law, such as in a divorce when the spouses would rather not...
Month: November 2015
What do I do if my ex won’t abide by the divorce agreement?
Once you and your former spouse have agreed on a divorce settlement agreement, it is natural to hope that the conflict is behind you, and your contact with your ex is perhaps limited to co-parenting matters. But for many Buffalo people, the settlement becoming an...
I want to keep the house in my divorce. Can I afford it?
For most divorcing couples who own their home, what to do with that house can be one of the most important decisions they make. Often, one spouse will want to keep the house, especially if he or she has custody of the children. But doing so is not as easy as it may...
When parents go to jail, their child support bills can pile up
When a New York State parent paying child support suddenly becomes unable to pay, they may be able to go to court to get their obligation reduced or eliminated. Often, a job loss, new disability or other unfortunate incident is to blame.In some cases, however, the...