Can I Modify Child Custody Out of Court? Issues of child custody are often contested and disputed in the courtroom. Obviously, no one wants to go to court, so if you are going through a divorce with children involved, you may want to know, “Can I modify child custody out of court?” If you have…
Does the Father Have to Pay for My 21-Year-Old Son’s College Tuition? Question: Our child support agreement says the father obligated to pay up to SUNY cap for our son’s college expenses. However, a lawyer told us that if our son took time off, the father’s legal obligation for half of the college expenses was…
Child Custody Battle When two parents who have a contentious relationship decide to split, they often themselves in a heated child custody battle. This can put a lot of stress on everyone involved—particularly the children. Our experienced Saratoga child custody attorneys will make sure you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are able to reach a peaceful…
How Long Do Voluntary Changes in a Visitation Arrangement Take to Become Permanent? Question: The custody agreement states I have my child 2 days per week and one extra dinner. Gradually over time I have more (2 days- 2 dinners; 3 days-2 dinners; then just 4 days total). In the last 4 weeks I’ve had…
Equitable Distribution in a Prenuptial Agreement Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic activity an engaged couple shares in, but for individuals with significant assets, it is a realistic and necessary precaution. You carry insurance for all the valuable assets you hold. A prenuptial arrangement is nothing more than marriage insurance. Jean…
Out-of-State Visitation When a couple gets divorced, they will often be able to easily follow child custody and visitation arrangements. However, this can be complicated when one of the former spouses moves out of state. Here is some important information regarding out-of-state visitation arrangements. Out-of-State Visitation | What to Do The most amicably settled divorce…
