Yearly Archives: 2016

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses the Marital Home

Saratoga Divorce Attorney

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Can I change the locks on my house after my spouse and I have separated? Download Our Free Divorce Guide My spouse and I have been separated for a month and we will be headed for a legal separation then […]

Saratoga County Divorce Lawyer Discusses Prenuptial Agreements

Saratoga County Divorce Lawyer Discusses Prenuptial Agreements

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Should I sign a prenuptial agreement with state laws different than my current residential state? Download Our Free Divorce Guide The mom of my fiancée is making us sign a prenuptial agreement. They live in FL and right now my […]

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses 401k Situation

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses 401k Situation

Question:  My husband and I are separated but not divorced.  He wasted his 401k by trying to start a business that failed.  He is now saying that he wants half of my mine, is he entitled to half of my 401k? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: A court will divide all assets that accrued […]

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Child Custody Modifications

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Child Custody Modifications

Question: Can my ex-husband get 50/50 custody back after emergency custody was granted? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Custody Attorney, I would recommend consulting with an experienced local family court attorney. Based on your question, I am not quite sure where you are in the process— Did you petition […]

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Non-Custodial Parents Rights

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Non-Custodial Parents Rights

Question: Can the non-custodial parent ask for their address to be disclosed to the custodial parent due to personal reasons? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer:  As an experienced Saratoga Child Custody Attorney I know that the answer is yes, they can. However, the non-custodial parent will have to be prepared to disclose exactly what […]

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Discusses Changing Child Living Arrangements

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Discusses Changing Child Living Arrangements Without Having to Go to Court

Question: Wife and Husband currently live in New York, but want to move to South Carolina.  Wife has a child from previous relationship.  The father is agreement with the move but does not want to go to court.  Can we change the conditions of the child’s visitation dates without having to go to court? Download […]

Saratoga Marriage Attorney Discusses Buying a Home with a Stay-at-Home Spouse

Saratoga Marriage Attorney Discusses Buying a Home with a Stay-at-Home Spouse

Question: Spouses are purchasing a home.  The mother is a stay at home mom, as a result she can’t be on the mortgage.  The couple took money out of their joint account to make the down payment.  A couple days before the closing, the bank required a gift letter from the wife to the husband […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Time Period for Waiting to File Divorce Papers

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Time Period for Waiting to File Divorce Papers

Question: If a spouse has filed for divorced and the spouse has then been served how long does the spouse have to wait to file the rest of the papers if the other spouse is not answering calls or messages? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney, I know […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Elaborates on Possible Changes to Existing Custodial Arrangements

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Elaborates on Possible Changes to Existing Custodial Arrangements

Question: The father has custody rights to his daughter 3 nights a week, with 1 being a school night every other week.  The ex has asked the father to relinquish week day visits because the daughter is entering kindergarten.  The father said no, and now the mother is saying she wants to go to court.  […]

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Elaborates on Filing for Custody

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Elaborates on Filing for Custody

Question: Spouse has been taking care of the daughter for 6 months.  The other spouse is not concerned about the daughter, more worried about her boyfriend and her job.  Can the care-taking spouse file for custody? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Support Attorney I would recommend scheduling a consultation […]

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Discusses Getting an Uncontested Divorce When Your Not a Resident of the State

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Clarifies if You Can Get an Uncontested Divorce in New York, Being a Resident of Pennsylvania

Question: Can I get an uncontested divorce in NY being a resident of PA?  We were married in Pennsylvania. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Support Attorney, I know there is a residency requirement which must be satisfied to properly obtain a divorce in New York. Based upon your facts, […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Violations to an Order of Protection Agreement

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Question: The father has a court order stating he can have supervised visits.  The mother has stopped caring for the daughter, and cares more about her job and boyfriend.  As a result, the daughter is now staying with the Father.  What will the court do if I reveal what’s been happening in an effort to […]