Divorce Papers Signed by Judge Can a Judge sign divorce papers after one of the parties has passed for month? Question: My husband walked out years ago. I could not afford a divorce, he recently filed for divorced February 2017. He passed away June 2017 and the Judge signed the divorce papers August 18, 2017.…
Paying for Health Insurance Premiums Can I be obligated to pay for my ex wife’s new husband for health insurance premiums? Question: My children’s mother and I share joint custody of our children. For the past six years she has carried insurance for our children (she had better insurance) and I have happily paid for…
Gifted Property from Another Country Question: Married for 10 years. We were living in Russia, where my father took mortgage on himself, paid it off and gifted apartment to me. By Russian laws this apartment belongs only to me (as it was gifted specifically to me), its not a common spousal property. After a few years…
Paying Child Support to a Stepparent Can the custodial parent move out of the state and leave the children with a step parent? Question: The custodial parent (mother) changed her residents from NYS to Florida, but did not bring the children. She left them in NYS with the step father, the paternal father was never…
Are a Live-In Partner’s Wages Included in Support Calculations? Is income of live-in partner used in calculations for child support? Question: Ex filed petition for modification of child support. He convinced 18 yr old to live w/ him.He wants to recalculate w/ each of us having 1 of our children. He’s asking that my 18…
Prenuptial Agreements in New York Congratulations on the engagement! The weeks and months leading up to your wedding will be as joyous as they will be nerve-wracking, but every day brings you one step closer to what may very well be one of the happiest days of your life. Amid the pre-marital bliss, you and…
Imputed Salary for Child Support Will salary be imputed if I worked 70% for 16 years pre-divorce & have negotiated contractual Agreement? Question: I’ve worked a 70% schedule since 1st of 2 children was born 18 yrs ago. Ex & I (w/ representation), voluntarily signed negotiated contractual Separation Agreement incorporated (not merged) into Divorce Judgement…
Petitioning for More Child Support Am I able to petition for more child support if ex has more children with new spouse? Question: I want to take my ex back to court to modify the support order. EX makes a significant amount more money now I’m guessing at least 15k more and it’s been more…
Seeking Child Custody After Drug Addiction My girlfriend and I are wondering about custody of her child and what the child’s father can and can’t do in terms of custody. Are you seeking child custody after drug addiction treatment? Check out this blog post, and then contact one of our Saratoga Lawyers for guidance. Question:…
Child Support Payments 4 Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support Payments Divorce is a challenging process for both spouses, but when children are involved, the complexity drastically increases. Once a custodial arrangement has been reached, however, matters of child support come into play. Questions such as “How much time will the children spend with my…
Refusing Overnight Child Custody Periods I signed the birth certificate and paternity. What are my rights without a custody agreement in place? Question: I am currently awaiting court on the 28th with my ex. We were never married. I did sign the birth certificate and the paternity when my daughter was born. My daughter is 4…
Objecting a QDRO My ex’s attorney just filed with courts to object service for qualified domestic relations order Question: I’ve been divorced 6 yrs and recently filed for my ex retirement. The divorce decree stipulates I’m entitled to half for married years (. My ex got my pension during divorce since my assets were tangible…