Albany Child Custody Lawyer Discusses Moving Before the Baby is Born As an Albany Child Custody Lawyer I am confronted with a number of relocation custody cases where our client have not yet given birth to the child, and are not married. They ask us, “Is it ok for me to leave the State of New York…
Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Sharing Your Social Security Benefits I am often asked as a Saratoga Divorce Attorney if you will have to share your social security benefits if you go through a divorce. The short answer is yes, if you are a divorced spouse and you were married for a period of 10 years…
Saratoga Family Lawyer Discusses Wanting a New Law Guardian I am often asked as a Saratoga Family Lawyer, if you can request a new law guardian to be assigned. It’s very difficult to have a law guardian, or an attorney for the children as they’re now called, removed from a family court or matrimonial case.…
Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Your Spouse Getting Access To Your Bank Account I’m often asked as an Saratoga Divorce Attorney, if a parent or sibling can add our client’s name to their bank account and whether or not the spouse of our client can then access those funds or make a claim to those funds in…
Saratoga Family Law Lawyer Discusses Grandparent’s Rights I am often asked as a Saratoga Family Law Lawyer if grandparent’s have any rights if their grandchildren are being withheld. A grandparent may petition to a court to ensure that they have visitation with their grandchild. The legislature reasoned that the grandchild/child relationship is a significant one…
Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Being Divorced In NY State If You Just Moved Here I often speak to clients as a Saratoga Divorce Attorney about getting divorced in NY state if you just moved here. New York courts will recognize an out-of-state marriage in granting a judgment of divorce. However, there are residency requirements. I…
Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Standard Custodial Schedules People often ask me as a Saratoga Child Custody Attorney what the standard schedule is for a non-custodial parent. It is important for everyone to understand that family and matrimonial law is not one size fits all. While there are several schedules that have been glamorized for a…
Albany Divorce Lawyer Explains if Winning a Settlement is Joint Marital Property? I have often been asked as a Albany Divorce Lawyer if winning personal injury settlement money is considered joint marital property. In New York, a personal injury settlement is considered separate property, which means it is not marital and is not subject to…
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Limiting College Expenses I often speak to clients as a Saratoga Family Law Attorney during divorce proceeding in regards to limiting a child’s college expense costs. When parents are negotiating their settlement agreement, they discuss their financial obligations to their children. This will include college expenses. Whether that child is young…
Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Child Support If You Become Full Custody Holder I was recently asked as a Saratoga Child Support Lawyer about how to stop paying child support if you become the full custody holder. If primary custody of your child changes, the best thing to do would be petition the family court…
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Your Ex Not Paying Support or Maintenance One question that I often get as a Saratoga Family Law Attorney quite often is, “What happens if my spouse is not paying child support and/or spousal maintenance under the current agreement?” My answer is always to come and see us. We can definitely help…
Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Claiming the Kids On Your Tax Return I am often asked as a Saratoga Child Support Lawyer about claiming the children on your taxes if you pay full child support. If your spouse has primary custody of the children and you are paying full child support, it does not mean…