Redder, Bock & Associates, PLLC Legal Blog
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...
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...