Redder, Bock & Associates, PLLC Legal Blog
My spouse wants a divorce. Now what?
It can feel like you’ve been hit by a wrecking ball when your spouse informs you that they want a divorce. This is true even if you were suspecting that marriage dissolution was on the horizon. The shock of it can leave flat-footed, stunned and uncertain of your next...
What to do when falsely accused of parental alienation
Child custody disputes can become more contentious than many expect, resulting in serious allegations being lobbed by each parent. This can include accusations that one parent has engaged in parental alienation. If you’re on the receiving end of parental alienation...
Four ways to protect yourself from a lying spouse
In an ideal divorce, you and your spouse would effectively communicate, be honest with each other and work to find mutually beneficial resolution. Yet, the reality is that all too often divorces are riddled with conflict, and spouses struggle to be truthful. That’s...
Four reasons to engage in estate planning at a young age
A lot of people think that estate planning is something for the elderly, and many make the mistake of thinking that estate planning is only about asset distribution. There’s so much more to the process that can give you and your loved ones needed protection and peace...
Tips for defending against a motion to modify custody
As time goes on and circumstances change, you might suddenly find that your child custody agreement or visitation order is no longer tenable. In some instances, the custody order becomes downright dangerous when the child’s other parent poses a threat to their...
Four dangers of DIY estate planning
A quick internet search will uncover a whole host of templates and self-help guides claiming to give you the tools you need to build an effective estate plan. When you see these resources, you might t be tempted to create your own estate plan and bypass legal...
Which bankruptcy chapter can help avoid foreclosure?
When New York residents are facing overwhelming debt, they will have a multitude of worries to address. Receiving the endless calls from creditors, comparing income to debt, wondering what the future holds – all can lead to significant stress. Property owners will...
Tips for dealing with a confrontational spouse during divorce
Navigating the legal challenges associated with divorce can be challenging in their own right. But they can become overwhelmingly difficult when you’re dealing with a contentious spouse. They might try to contradict you at every turn, drag up marital problems from the...
How can you gather evidence for your child custody case?
Dealing with a child custody issue can be stressful. You and your child’s other parent may have vastly different views on the best way to raise your child, and your time and relationship with your child can be on the line. This can lead to some highly contentious...
How can you reduce the risk of an estate plan challenge?
If you intend to create an estate plan that bucks familial expectations, then your estate could be challenged by a disgruntled beneficiary who thought they should’ve inherited more, or by someone who was left out of your inheritance scheme altogether. And if you’re...