Redder, Bock & Associates, PLLC Legal Blog
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...
Know the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce
When a New York couple decides to divorce, the case will hinge on the circumstances. In some instances, the couple is on relatively good terms, there are few issues in dispute and they simply want to move on. In others, they are not on the same page, there are...
Choosing an executor for your estate
One of the steps involved in setting up an estate plan in New York is choosing an executor for your estate. An executor is someone you appoint to carry out the terms of your will after you pass away. An executor has many duties and responsibilities. They are...
Do I have to give up my possessions in bankruptcy?
When people think about bankruptcy, they may assume that they must give up everything they own in order to have a fresh start. This is not the case, as most people will be allowed to keep certain assets even if they decide to file for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
What if parents cannot agree on custody and parenting time?
New York family law cases can be particularly difficult when children are involved. While there are often news reports of complicated cases in which allegations between the parents fly back and forth amid an extended dispute over who gets custody and how visitation is...
How does the court decide how marital property will be split?
In New York divorce cases, spouses will frequently get into disagreements over property. Some states use the community property template where all property is shared equally among the partners whether it was marital or separate. New York does not do that. Like most...
What you need to know about powers of attorney
When you think about estate planning, you probably picture figuring how to distribute your assets to loved ones. While this is a critical part of the estate planning process that you need to thoroughly address, it’s not the only piece of your estate plan that needs...
Preparing for life after divorce
Going through a divorce is often mentally and emotionally difficult. Divorce can have a significant psychological impact on people even if the divorce is relatively amicable. A couple of factors could make this worse. The divorce process in New York, like most states,...
Helpful estate planning tips to keep in mind
Deciding to set up an estate plan is a wise and responsible decision. No matter your age or how much you own, having an estate plan has many benefits. It protects your loved ones from the stress of wondering what you would like to happen after you pass away and...