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Separation Agreement in Rochester

Separation Agreement in Rochester

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 […]

4 Questions About Child Support

4 Questions About Child Support

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 […]

Divorce Mediation After Litigation

Divorce Mediation After Litigation

Watch this video about divorce mediation after litigation beginning in Rochester. Then call Michael Schmitt for a free legal consultation. Question: Is it too late to begin mediation if we’ve already started the divorce litigation process? Answer: Some people ask if it’s too late to begin mediation after a divorce is started. The simple answer […]

3 Divorce Mediation Questions

3 Divorce Mediation Questions

Check out these 3 divorce mediation questions for complicated situations in Rochester. Then call Michael Schmitt for a free legal consultation. What are the benefits to choosing mediation instead of the traditional divorce process? People ask often why they should consider mediation. Mediation is a great alternative to a traditional divorce. Generally, mediation is less […]

Payment Plans for Divorce

Payment Plans for Divorce

I am often asked as an experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyer when someone is going through a divorce, is if my office offers payment plans for divorce. Our law office offers payment plans that can be as little as $150 to $500 monthly based on the fees. Read Our Free Family Law Guide Contact experienced Rochester […]

Role of Divorce Mediators

Role of Divorce Mediators

Do you have questions about the role of divorce mediators in Rochester? Watch this video, then call Michael Schmitt today. Question: What is the role of divorce mediators? 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, […]

Illegal Possession of a Gun

Illegal Possession of a Gun

Many times as a Rochester Criminal Defense Attorney, I will be asked what can happen if you are caught and charged with illegal possession of a gun or handgun. In order to obtain or handle a handgun, you must possess a permit. If you are caught with an illegal handgun at your home or business, […]

4 Tips When Going Through Divorce

4 Tips When Going Through Divorce

Check out these 4 tips when going through divorce or separation that we have put together for you. Contact us for a free consultation. The 4 tips when going through divorce with further explanation are listed below: 1. How Long it Takes to Get Divorced A Divorce can be as short as two-three months. Depending […]

3 Facts on Order Protection

3 Facts on Order Protection

When it comes to domestic violence, I am often asked as a Rochester Attorney about orders of protection. Here are 3 facts on order protection: Different Types of Orders of Protection No Contact Order – the person who this is against will not be able to have any type of contact with the other person. No […]

Separation Agreement

Separation Agreement

I am often asked as an experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyer, what a separation agreement can do in a marital situation. Check out this video, then call us. 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 […]