What is Alimony or Spousal Maintenance? Download Our Free Divorce Guide As a Buffalo Divorce Attorney, one of the most important issues that are raised when I meet with a client is the issue of spousal support or maintenance. Some clients like to refer to it as alimony and that’s an old term that we…
What if an Officer Asks for my Phone when Being Pulled Over? If you’re texting while driving a vehicle and you’re pulled over, the officer may ask to see your telephone. He’s entitled to see your cell phone. He’s entitled to even keep your cell phone, if he chooses to do so. It’s my recommendation…
Notifying Your Spouse of Divorce in Buffalo Download Our Free Divorce Guide When a client first initiates an action for divorce, oftentimes the husband or the wife will ask me, “What should I do now? Should I tell my wife or should I tell my husband that I’m going to be initiating a divorce?” My response…
What BAC Level Is Allowed while Driving? I am often asked how much alcohol an individual can consume and safely drive a vehicle. The answer is none. If you are pulled over while driving a vehicle, they’re going to administer a Breathalyzer test right there on the site. It’s a pass/fail system. If it shows…
Do I Need a Separation Agreement in New York? Download Our Free Divorce Guide You don’t need a separation agreement in order to get a divorce. Oftentimes the parties will enter into an agreement so that they can set forth specifically the distribution of their assets. In some situations, there may be so few assets…
What Should I Do after Being Pulled over for Suspected DWI? If you are arrested or pulled over for driving while intoxicated, always keep in mind that the police officer is just doing his job. You comply with the police officer’s requests. If he asks you for your driver’s license, your social security card, make…
Do I Have to Go to Court for My Divorce? Download Our Free Divorce Guide In some situations, it is not necessary for either of the parties to actually go into a courtroom. If we’re able to work out a property settlement agreement outside of court, we’re able then to submit all of the documentation…
What Should I Do if I am Asked to Take the Breathalyzer Test? If you are driving a vehicle and a police officer happens to pull you over, and you are asked to take a breathalyzer test on the site, consider how much alcohol you’ve had over the two, three, five-hour period of time prior…
Can We File a Joint Tax Return During our Divorce? Download Our Free Divorce Guide If a divorce proceeding is pending and the tax year is ending, the tax return can be filed jointly between the parties. In those situations, the tax return is filed as you would do in the normal course. Your attorneys…