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,…
Options During a Pending Divorce 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 spend with each client also helps us to identify and pursue the right legal strategy in the context…
Cohabitation Agreement 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 relationship comes to an end. Under New York law, only marriage or civil union will provide clear protection for each person when the…
How Much Will a Divorce Cost? The hardest decision about getting a divorce is, well, whether or not to get a divorce. Once this has been established, you might have concerns about the divorce process itself. How much will a divorce cost? How is child custody determined in New York? These are all common questions…
Dividing the Marital Home Divorce proceedings are something that no one wants to think about. However, if you are going through one, it is probably all you can think about. Experienced Rochester family law attorney Michael D. Schmitt, Esq. will help you get through this difficult time. When it comes to dividing the marital home,…
Four Questions About Child Support If you and your family are going through the process of divorce, we want you to know that our experienced and compassionate Rochester family law attorneys are here to guide you every step of the way. Here are four questions about child support that are commonly asked by our clients.…
Different Options for Divorce Are you and your spouse looking to reach a mutually agreed upon, amicable end to your marriage? There are a few different options for divorce that will decrease the likelihood of this process turning into a long, drawn-out battle. Different Options for Divorce | Separation Agreements A separation agreement is a…
New York State Separate Property Laws When going through a divorce, you may need to divide assets such as vehicles and personal belongings. However, there are certain items that you are legally allowed to retain. This is known as separate property and, when undergoing the division of assets process, it is important to have a…
Military Benefits After a Divorce Going through divorce is challenging for anyone. If you are separating from a spouse in the service, you may be wondering what will happen to military benefits after a divorce. This can be a complex process, which is why it is very beneficial to hire an experienced divorce attorney to…
Settling a Child Custody Battle If your divorce is contentious, settling a child custody battle can be particularly stressful and overwhelming. Experienced divorce attorney Michael Schmitt has a long history of helping divorced spouses reach a peaceful agreement and always keeping the child’s best interests in mind. Contact our office today to schedule a free…