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. This attorney is appointed by the court to represent […]
Category Archives: Albany County Family Lawyer
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Apr
Apr
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 to the development of a child. With […]
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Mar
Mar
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 or old, it is something most parents will […]
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Feb
Feb
I was recently asked as a Saratoga Child Custody Attorney about obtaining custody of someone’s niece or nephew. It’s very difficult for a non-parent to obtain custody of a child who is not their biological relation. That is because the laws of this state give very clear preference to biological parents. Therefore, if you are looking […]
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Feb
Feb
I am often asked as a Albany Family Law Attorney by clients if a court can require someone to pay college expenses. A court is empowered to direct parents to contribute to the college expenses of the child. I like to advise clients as a Albany Family Law Attorney that court will consider the parent’s educational background, […]
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Jan
Jan
I am often asked as an Albany Family Law Attorney if you can bring up a false CPS report in court. You can bring it up in court, however, it’s important for you to understand that once a Child Protective Services Report is unfounded, you cannot subpoena those records and evidence of an unfounded hotline report cannot be […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: I am filing custody for my daughter. Her father has her. He doesn’t want me to have her because I am recently married, and I think he just wants his green card. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I am asked as an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney about the chances of getting custody. A […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: Can my ex-wife use child support money to pay for her lawyer to argue against my petition for custody? Obviously, this money is fungible but at some point my children’s standard of living will be lowered due to lawyer bills. If she can’t, what should I do? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I am […]
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Nov
Nov
I frequently hear from clients as a Albany Family Law Attorney about having an order of protection violated in a family law matter. If someone violates an Order of Protection against you, you need to immediately call the police. In addition, if you have a Albany Family Law Attorney, you need to call him or […]
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Nov
Nov
Question: I’m already divorced and I’ve been collecting alimony/spousal support. It ends in February 2016. Can I get a extension on my alimony? Because I’m not able to work and I’ve been waiting on disability. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I have advised clients as an Albany Family Law Attorney that it is possible to modify […]
Question: Evan is our first grandson and he spends a lot of time with us, the father now wants a forensic study done with his mother as the second parent. We weren’t even asked to participate. The lawyer we have hired says we have no voice in this custody hearing, and our background with the grandchild does […]
Question: My wife attested the divorce after signing separation papers and accepting money that she asked for. She’s received everything shes asked for and cashed the check. I was granted the divorce by a judge. She states she was not informed on the monies. We agreed to use same attorney to save money. Download Our Free […]