The DRV Law Show with Attorney Dennis Vetrano

Fabrications by the police happen every day. As a criminal defense attorney, it is our duty to protect your rights to ensure that you’re not convicted or charged with something that you are not responsible for and that you did not do. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano Jr. answers recent podcast comment, “Isn’t it a good thing if somebody is convicted that actually broke the law? Why would you train people to get away with crimes?” We as a society have drafted laws because we are willing to sacrifice let’s say, for example, ten people who are guilty going free rather than having one person who is innocent convic...

It’s important to remember that the single most amorphous standard is the best interest of the child in any area of law. It means being the parent to encourage your kids to be better. It’s everything. “Simply because I’m giving insight and encouragement to fathers to pursue custody to be better fathers and better parents doesn’t necessarily mean I’m saying anyth...

Dads can have a big impact on their kid’s life. In life, the messages you impart to your kids and things that you can do to help them or encourage them to accomplish great things in their life go such a long way. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

When you are pulled over by an officer, you’re not obligated to give an answer but you also do not want to come across as being obnoxious. The officer may ask, ‘Do you know why I pulled you over?’ One way to respond is with a question, ‘Why did you pull me over?’. Here’s what you need to know about your right to remain silent. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly...

The worst mistake you can make is to hire a cheap lawyer who may not give your case the attention it deserves. If you want something good, it’s going to cost money. Lawyers should not charge bargain basement and then deliver bargain basement services. All lawyers have a standard to live up to and took an oath to live up to that standard. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . F...

It’s not about the lawyer, it’s about the client. If you can’t serve your client well and do your job well, get out and do something else. Clients deserve nothing but the best. It is perfectly professional to call lawyers out who are not living up to the standard that the Bar Association and the remainder of the good lawyers expect. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q9...

There’s a number of different stereotypes about lawyers out there. Lawyer stereotypes run rampant and here’s what Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr. has to say about these stereotypes. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

During this week’s episode of the #BehindtheLaw Podcast, radio host Joe Daily asks Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano, “During a trial, if you don’t object to something, as the lawyer, and the judge observes this, does the judge object for you or just wait to see if anything happens?” Your level of attention needs to be sharp during a trial. If you allow a question to be asked and...

Depending on the type of retirement accounts each spouse may own, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) may be necessary to divvy up the money. A QDRO is the court order that directs the pension plan administrator to when the titled spouse retires, the one who’s a participant in the plan, to send a check to the non-titled spouse, the non-participant, and a check to the titled spouse. S...

What is a QDRO and when is it necessary? A QDRO is a court order specifically designed to transfer to a current or former spouse the right to a portion of the other spouse’s retirement account. While QDROs are most often used in equitable distribution cases, they can also be used to collect money in a spousal support or child support case. Depending on the type of retirement accounts each spouse m...

Once a divorce is finalized, what happens next? Here are some things that you’ll need to take care of. If you’ve changed your name, if there was a pension plan or 401K, if a will or trust plan needs to be updated, if your auto insurance company needs to be updated, if titles need to be changed, etc., these are all types of things that you’ll need to do post-issuance of the divorc...

Here’s what you should keep in mind during the mediation process to make it the most cost-effective. Many couples who enter into mediation are excited to know that they can compromise with their spouses instead of getting into legal fights in court. This anticipation of the dissolution of their marriage should be approached with some caution, however. There are always good compromises and ba...

Most mediators are not trained in divorce litigation. You need to know how your facts apply to the law. If you are looking for a mediator, our Dutchess County mediation attorneys from the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC can help you. We have more than 50 years of combined legal experience dedicated solely on family law and reaching agreeable outcomes for our clients and their families. T...

When your  divorce  seems to be headed towards an amicable conclusion, you may want to rely on mediation techniques to finalize it, rather than courtroom litigation. During mediation, you and your spouse will sit down with a third-party family law attorney who acts as the mediator. Instead of fighting back and forth or allowing the third-party professional make decisions for you, the mediator is t...

What drives spikes in divorce? Based on Attorney Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr.’s own research, Vetrano finds that if there’s a change in leadership in the country or if there’s a downturn in the economy, etc., these types of changes, especially those involving changes in financial decisions, greatly affect when people think it’s the right time to pull a trigger on a divorce. This...

Your prized possession should not be about cost, what matters most is that you love it and that it puts a smile on your face. Have a love and a passion for something. You have to determine what you want out of life. Then go out, get after it and reach that goal. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 .   Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Let us handle the legal heavy lifting on your behalf so you can move forward with peace of mind. Every case is different, and thus we provide every client with the tailored care and resources that are needed to ensure and foster long-term success. We are known for creating customized, effective, and affordable criminal defense, divorce and family law solutions. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly...

You can only change YOU. Always consistently go through a healthy level of self-evaluation. Reevaluate the way you address certain situations. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

There are a number of different ways to divorce-proof your marriage. Listen to hear some great ways to improve your relationship. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Here’s some advice to help preserve the marital relationship throughout the years. Consider it almost to be divorce-proofing your marriage. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Informal agreements can work but they have to start from a level of trust. When you’re involved in any form of the mediation process, it relies on trust. Many couples who enter into mediation are excited to know that they can compromise with their spouses instead of getting into legal fights in court. This anticipation of the dissolution of their marriage should be approached with some cauti...

What happens if your lawyer passes away or is suspended or disappears? We’ve been receiving more calls about attorneys disappearing after a case has started. Here’s some help on how to deal with that if you or someone you know is dealing with a missing attorney. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

In life, you want to surround yourself with people who inspire you. If your significant other is the type of person that discourages you from being better, that’s the problem. It’s really important to analyze the communications you’re having with your significant other. This clip taken from Dennis’ weekly show on  Q92.1 . Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Any time you’re trying to control another person in a relationship, that’s a form of domestic violence. People accused of domestic violence will be in a whirlwind of unknowns. What criminal penalties can be used against them if they are convicted? How will their reputation in the community withstand the accusations even if they are never charged with a crime? Are their parental rights...