Effective June 3rd under Phase 2, essential matters will be heard in person for Family Court. In addition, non-essential matters will continue to be heard virtually and attorneys can make a request to the assigned Judge to deviate from the Phase 2 Plan. What does this mean for you? It means your life can stop …
You may have already heard that the Court system is beginning to “re-open” for new business starting very soon. The legal process is a slow even under normal circumstances and this State of Emergency still has a learning curve to it, however, your children, your safety and your ability to live your lives rely on …
This sounds like a good idea, right? You are smart, you know your spouse or significant other. You don’t want to spend any money or don’t have money to spend on an attorney. So why wouldn’t you just go to a mediator or decide to start negotiating custody yourself? Well, here are some reasons to …
COURT IS OPEN! In an effort to try and get non-essential matters before the Court, New York State Chief Judge has stated the following: Beginning April 13th Judges are authorized to schedule conferences at the request of attorneys and can be available during normal court hours to address discovery disputes and other ad hoc concerns. …
These are some very difficult times during this Coronavirus for the people I work with and for. Many of you are calling about parenting time that is going badly, children that are being exposed to potential virus or other inappropriate and risky circumstances. Some of you need money to get by that is currently not …
Not all attorneys have the same experience. Not all attorneys have the abilities. Not all attorneys respond to client’s promptly. AND ATTORNEYS DO NOT ALL CHARGE THE SAME FOR THE SAME WORK!!!! What does this mean for you? READ Read over the family court or matrimonial retainer agreement they give you very By the way, …
I often have parents who tell me that their child’s therapist supports their position and insist that I tell the Court and the Attorney for the Child to be sure and take that position into consideration before rendering a recommendation, position or decision. For over 30 years, with NO exception, therapists are seldom the supportive …
IS A FATHER’S RIGHTS ATTORNEY A REAL THING? Just for the record, there is no formal training or certification for being what is referred to by some as a “Father’s Rights Attorney”. When used it is simply a label a lawyer gives themselves to induce men to hire them. Ask yourself what does a “Father’s …
Stacey O’Neill Balduf, Esq. a Syracuse Divorce Lawyer, wife and mother of a blended family herself, concentrates her practice specifically in divorce and 
family law.
