Modifying Child Support Payments

Modifying Child Support Payments

If there has been a sudden change in your ability to provide child support, you may be wondering what your options are. Modifying child support payments is possible, but it is not necessarily simple. Here is what you need to know. Can Child Support Payments Change? It’s not uncommon for child support amounts to change […]

Common Worries During Divorce

Common Worries During Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, it’s natural to have a lot on your mind. An experienced family law attorney can help ease your stress. If you are experiencing any of the following common worries during divorce, please contact our office to arrange a consultation. Custody During a Pending Divorce A common worry among […]

Concerned About Appearing in Court

Concerned About Appearing in Court

Being summoned for a court appearance can be stressful and overwhelming. You may be feeling like it is too much to handle on your own and perhaps hiring a lawyer is the best choice. If you are concerned about appearing in court, experienced defense lawyer Michael Schmitt can help. Concerned About Appearing in Court | […]

Child Support Complications

Child Support Complications

Coming to an agreement about child support can be challenging. Things may be further complicated by unexpected issues such as job loss, or your child moving out. Here are some common child support issues. Child Support Complications | My Child Moved Out Sometimes a child will no longer live with either parent while one parent […]

What Will Happen to My Property After a Divorce?

What Will Happen to My Property After a Divorce?

Are you beginning a divorce? You may be wondering, “What will happen to my property after a divorce?” Our Rochester attorney details what you should expect. Property After a Divorce | Separate Property Separate property is property that accumulated either before the start of the marriage, or after the beginning of a divorce action. Sometimes […]

Options During a Pending Divorce

Options During a Pending Divorce

While your divorce is pending, you may have questions about living arrangements and child custody. Read this article to learn about your rights. The Rochester Divorce Lawyers at the law office of Michael D. Schmitt work closely with each client in order to help people understand how New York law affects their interests. The time we […]

Cohabitation Agreement

Cohabitation Agreement

If you need help with a cohabitation agreement, contact Michael D. Schmitt, Esq, an experienced divorce lawyer in Rochester, New York for a free review. Living with someone over a period of time can come to bear a close resemblance to marriage. The differences between cohabitation and marriage, however, come into sharp relief when the […]

Obligations as an Unmarried Parent

Obligations as an Unmarried Parent

Do you have questions about your legal rights and obligations as an unmarried parent? Our Rochester family law attorneys can help. If you need an attorney’s advice about your rights and obligations as an unmarried parent, contact experienced Rochester Family Law Attorney Michael D. Schmitt. We advise and represent mothers and fathers on aspects of paternity under […]

Two Types of Protective Orders

Two Types of Protective Orders

Learn about the two types of protective orders in New York State by reading this article. Our Rochester family law attorneys are ready to help. When a toxic relationship goes unchecked, it can sometimes devolve into something dangerous. If you fear for your safety when around a family member or significant other, you need to […]

Changing a Child Support Order

Changing a Child Support Order

Changing a child support order may be tough without the help of an experienced family law attorney on your side. Call our Rochester attorney today. If your life has undergone a change in circumstances that makes it difficult for you to pay child support, please call our office. We can help ease your financial burden […]