:: Family Law

Family Law Attorney Fares A. Rumi specifically handles Family Court Cases involving the following Family Law issues:

:: Child Custody

Contested child custody cases are by far the most difficult. At the same time, there are many parenting arrangements and plans from which parents can choose as long as they serve the children's best interests.

:: Child Support

Usually, in custody cases, one parent is obligated to pay child support. The amount of child support is typically established by reference to Child Support Guidelines found under the State of New York Family Law. The amount the court orders in child support is based on several factors including the parties respective incomes and their custodial time with the children.

:: Domestic Violence

A New York Domestic Violence Lawyer handles all aspects of New York domestic violence law. The Rochester New York Law Office of Fares A. Rumi represents clients in the Rochester, NY metropolitan area who are accused of physical and mental abuse, assault, battery, telephone harassment, email harassment and stalking.   

:: Modification of Court Orders

Modification of Court Orders in the Rochester, New York area are governed by New York Domestic Relations Law. A modification of a New York court order does not change an old order. Instead, it is a matter where a new order is sought based upon a new set of circumstances which have occurred since the original court order was issued.