Often as an experienced Rochester Child Custody Lawyer, I am asked about the types of custody and the differences between Joint Custody and Sole Custody in New York. Here is a quick break down on the types of custody: If you have joint custody, you and your child’s other parent will be required to make decisions […]
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Many times as an experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyer, I am often asked what can happen to your personal belongings that you own during your divorce. In regards to Furniture, Entertainment, or Collections, the courts prefer that you decide amongst yourselves what will be split. You can keep property that you already owned prior to marriage. If […]
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Do you have questions about the divorce mediator role in Rochester? Watch this video, and then call Michael Schmitt today. Question: What is the divorce mediator role? Answer: As attorney-mediators here in Rochester, we help couples resolve the same issues that are present in any divorce. Those issues are custody, visitation, and child support, and […]
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As an experienced Rochester Family Law Attorney, I am often asked by my male clients if the courts favor the mother in terms of custody and support. The court does not favor one parental figure over the other. The courts will review both parents to decide the child’s best interest. Read Our Free Family Law Guide […]
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Are you going through the divorce process? Check out these 3 divorce mediation facts, then call our office in Rochester for a free consultation. 1) Mediation Not Resolving All Issues Some people ask us what happens if they can’t come to an agreement on all of the issues. We can craft a separation agreement that […]
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When it comes to child custody and visitation, I am often asked as a Rochester Child Custody Lawyer how the courts decide visitation. The court will look into the best interest of the child. The court will review: Who can take care of the child best. Who is best to serve the child. The time […]
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Have you been going through the divorce process? Check out these 3 divorce tips, then contact the Rochester office today to schedule a legal consultation. 1. Payment Plans for Divorce Our law office offers payment plans that can be as little as $150 to $500 monthly based on the fees. 2. No Fault Divorce Your […]
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Watch this video about the benefits of choosing divorce mediation in Rochester. Then call Michael Schmitt for a free legal consultation. Question: What are the benefits to selecting mediation instead of the traditional divorce process? Answer: People ask often why they should consider mediation. Mediation is a great alternative to a traditional divorce. Generally, mediation […]
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I am often asked as an experienced Divorce Lawyer, what a separation agreement in Rochester can do in a marital situation. This is a legal contract between the marital parties. This is a voluntary contract that resolves your issues. You will address all the issues in the separation agreement. Read Our Free Family Law Guide […]
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Check out these 4 questions about child support to learn more about the process. Then, call Michael Schmitt for a legal consultation. 1) How Do Courts Determine Child Support? The courts base child support on your income and the amount of children you have. You will be generally charged 17% of your gross income for […]