Category Archives: Michael Schmitt Esq. Law Blog

Driving While Ability Impaired

Driving While Ability Impaired

If you have been charged with driving while ability impaired, or DWAI, you may be wondering what you can expect. It is not quite as severe a charge as a DWI, but it still comes with some hefty consequences that you don’t want to follow you around. Driving While Ability Impaired | Marijuana DWAI Charge […]

Going to Court for Custody

Going to Court for Custody

Are you afraid of going to court for custody? This already difficult time might be getting worse if you and your spouse are having a hard time figuring out a living situation for your children. You may be seeking advice as to what you should do next. Going to Court for Custody | Custody Battles […]

Most Important Divorce Issues

Most Important Divorce Issues

The most important divorce issues that are addressed include issues relating to children, child support, and custody visitation. Issues that are also resolved are those dealing with marital property and separate property. The big questions are framed around belongings and where they may end up after the divorce. Also, some cases have the component of […]

Property in Divorce

Property in Divorce

Are you beginning a divorce? You may be wondering what will happen to your property in divorce. Our Rochester attorney details what you should expect. Property in 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 separate property […]

Problems with Child Support

Problems with Child Support

If you are having problems with child support, you may not know what your next step should be. Before you call an attorney, here is some information about common issues people face when dealing with child support obligations. Problems with Child Support | Changing an Obligation Sometimes a child will no longer live with either […]

Caught Driving Without a License

Caught Driving Without a License

Did you get caught driving without a license? There are two ways to get a ticket. Read this article, then call our lawyer today for a free consultation. Did you get caught driving without a license? There are two ways to get a ticket. One is that you never had a driver’s license and were […]

DWI Criminal Charges

DWI Criminal Charges

Do you need help defending DWI criminal charges? You may be feeling worried about ending up with a conviction and having to face the penalties. Here is what you need to know. DWI Criminal Charges | Receiving Two Tickets for DUI A Driving While Intoxicated charge in New York typically has two components. The first […]

Child Support Concerns

Child Support Concerns

If you are going through a divorce, you may be losing sleep over child support concerns. Our Rochester divorce attorney can answer all of your questions. Here is what you need to know. Child Support Concerns | Delay in Child Support Filing Sometimes there is a change in circumstances that requires an order to be […]

New York Family Law Guide

New York Family Law Guide

If you are struggling with a legal matter in your family, you have come to the right place. The New York Family Law Guide was created by Rochester divorce attorney Michael D. Schmitt to help residents handle divorce, child custody, support, spousal maintenance and other family law matters. Often, people turn to their family in […]

Determining Paternity

Determining Paternity

The legal responsibility to support a child begins with determining paternity. Contact experienced Rochester paternity lawyer for a free consultation. Some unmarried fathers acknowledge the parent-child relationship at birth while others aren’t recognized as biological fathers until a court order is issued establishing them as the father. If you need an attorney’s advice about your rights […]