How Have the DWI Laws Changed in Recent Years? The laws in New York state have changed dramatically over the past five to six years. The reason for that is there’s been a great deal of pressure being put on the legislature and on the judicial system to prosecute DWIs. For instance, if you’re caught…
Modifying a Divorce Agreement in Buffalo Download Our Free Divorce Guide Once a divorce agreement is executed and entered into by the parties, it is filed with the Erie County Clerk’s office. The separation of property settlement agreement is a contract between the parties, and it is very difficult to have that contract changed, modified, or…
How to Begin a Divorce Procedure Download Our Free Divorce Guide In order to initiate a divorce proceeding, you have to serve a summons with notice, Action for a divorce, on your spouse. If your spouse is not residing locally within New York state, or for that matter, even within the United States, but also…
What is a No-Fault Divorce in New York? Download Our Free Divorce Guide The grounds for divorce in New York State vary, but what we’re using primarily at the present time is an irretrievable breakdown of a marriage. The new law allows for a divorce to take place based upon an irretrievable breakdown where one…
What Happens if I Refuse to Take the Breathalyzer Test? The repercussions of refusing to take a breathalyzer test when you are pulled over by a police officer will be an automatic suspension of your license for a one-year period of time. There’s also a fine of $500 on a first offense, and $750 on…
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…