- DivorceGenerally, when people are talking about an uncontested divorce, they’re talking about where the parties have reached a resolution outside of court by agreement. That agreement is generally called a property settlement agreement or separation agreement. They either reach that resolution through the assistance of attorneys or on their own before they even meet with an attorney. In an uncontested divorce that agreement becomes incorporated into a judgment of divorce. The parties may not ever go to court, and your Buffalo divorce lawyers may only need to file that paperwork with the court to obtain a resolution of your divorce matter.
- Child SupportDivorce can be a very vulnerable process to go through, especially financially. When one party has access to funds and the other party doesn’t or if bills have generally been paid jointly between the parties, you may need to seek court intervention to order the other party’s continued participation in paying the household expenses and perhaps the expenses for the children as well. Your attorney can either resolve that through a conversation with the other party’s attorney or a motion may need to be filed to bring that issue before the court and the court can order who’s going to pay what. At the start of a divorce along with the summons, the Notice of Automatic Orders is served and what that sets forth is that the status quo continues through the divorce process, so until issues of support have been resolved, maintenance and child support, the court expects that the bills are going to paid in the manner they were paid prior to the divorce process having started. The court will ensure that both parties are participating in that process so that the bills are paid.
- Child Custody and VisitationJohn M. Dudziak understands that clients who seek out his help are going through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Divorce and Child Custody issues are some of the most stressful problems you can face.
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- Spousal SupportThis is the court’s determination of how to preserve the financial circumstances before the marriage for a period of time after the divorce. New York State has recently enacted a new maintenance law which sets forth terms and a general calculator which is going to give you a pretty fair estimate of what you may or may not be entitled to or what you may owe to the other party in spousal maintenance. The theory behind maintenance is that it allows the parties to maintain the standard of living that was established throughout the marriage and also to allow one party who may not have been working or not working full time during the marriage an opportunity to gain that type of employment so that they’re able to put themselves in a position to move forward financially. Your attorney when you first sit down with them may be able to give you an idea of what that number may be.
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- Criminal DefenseBeing arrested for a criminal charge can bring sorrow and stress into your life, not to mention change it forever. Buffalo Criminal Defense Attorney John M Dudziak uses his experience to fight the charges that were brought up and defend your freedom. Call our office today for a free consultation.
- DUI/DWIIf you have been arrest for a DWI, you may be worried about your DWI mugshot getting out into the papers and showing up on your file in the future.
- Wrongful DeathJohn M. Dudziak is a dedicated Buffalo Personal Injury Lawyer who handles injuries and wrongful death claims arising from all types of motor vehicle accidents, including...
- Traffic ViolationsHandling a traffic or speeding ticket yourself can be a hassle. Not only will you spend an entire day in court, you could end up with a hefty fee and driving school. If you were given a ticket by a police officer, contact experienced Buffalo traffic ticket lawyer John M Dudziak to help make your ticket disappear.
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- MisdemeanorsJohn M. Dudziak will handle virtually any criminal offense, whether classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. Depending on the particular offense, a defendant may face imprisonment in a county or state correctional facility, heavy fines, restitution to the victim, probation, community service, driver’s license suspension, probation, court-ordered counseling, drug or alcohol treatment, sex offender registration, and possibly more. These penalties alone can result in financial ruin, an irreparably damaged reputation and years spent away from friends and family.
- Drug CrimesMany courts across the county in New York County as well as different counties throughout the state have implemented what’s commonly referred to as drug courts. I’ve attended almost all of the courts in Erie County, and I can speak to several of the courts that are participating in different counties, but essentially what happens is they implement these courts for individuals who are charged with alcohol or drug crimes. They will be assessed and if they qualify for these particular courts, they may be eligible for a reduced sentence at the completion of this particular program.
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- Personal InjuryBeing injured due to a personal injury can bring worry, and frustration. Whether you were hurt in an auto accident or slip and fall, Buffalo personal injury lawyer John M Dudziak has the skill to fight the insurance companies and bring the best settlement. We offer free consultations on all cases.
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