Rochester, New York Divorce Lawyer
Clients approach our law firm for help when they are at various places in life. Some have been separated from their spouse for some time. Others may have just started talking about divorce. The law office of Warren Welch Esq., LLC provides client-focused legal help to people at all stages of divorce.
Would you like to discuss your questions about divorce with an attorney? Call our firm at 585-200-5437 to schedule your consultation. You can also email us and someone will be in touch with you promptly.
Complete Divorce Services
Warren Welch has been a family law attorney for over 35 years. He can provide you with realistic expectations and the knowledge you need to address your legal matter. Our firm works hard to help our clients receive positive results for family law matters including the following:
- Distribution of property: New York is an equitable distribution state. Marital property, assets and debts are subject to being distributed. Marital property can include homes, vehicles, real estate, businesses, 401(K)s, stock options and bank accounts. Separate property can include inheritances, property owned before the marriage and compensation for personal injury claims.
- Child support: Child support in New York is determined using statutory guidelines and is paid by the non-primary parent to the primary custodial parent. Factors that are used to calculate the amount include each parent's gross income, day care, insurance and education expenses.
- Child custody and visitation: Our firm helps parents work toward realistic arrangements that are in the best interest of the children.
- Alimony: We represent people who will be receiving spousal maintenance and those responsible for paying support.
Understanding Grounds for Divorce
New York is the only state that requires fault to grant a divorce. If you have not been legally separated for one year, or if there is not voluntary agreement, then the person who wants the divorce must prove the other person's fault. There are six grounds for divorce which are as follows:
- Adultery
- Abandonment for one year
- Imprisonment for three years
- Cruel and inhuman treatment
- Living separate and apart pursuant to a valid decree of separation
- Living separate and apart pursuant to a valid separation agreement
If you are interested in obtaining a legal separation agreement, we can assist with that as well.
The law office of Warren Welch Esq., LLC can provide you the legal help you need during this time. Contact us to schedule your consultation.
