What If You Can’t Make It To Family Court in Saratoga County? A common question we receive from clients is “what if you can’t make it to family court in Saratoga County?” Don’t get charged with contempt of court! Watch this educational video by Saratoga Attorney Jennifer Sunderlin Morton to find out your options. Download Our…
Divorce A Missing Spouse in Saratoga Want a divorce but can’t locate your spouse? Watch this video by Jennifer Sunderlin Morton to find out how you can divorce a missing spouse in Saratoga. If an individual wants to get divorced but cannot locate her or his spouse, this can be problematic. The State of New…
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Is Child Support Tax Deductible in New York? We are often asked around tax time many money questions regarding to family law, one of them will often be, “is child support tax deductible in New York?” Child Support is calculated on full income, social security taxes, and income taxes Income taxes are not deducted before…
Father Winning Custody As a dedicated Saratoga Child Custody Attorney, I am most often asked about a father winning custody in NY. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Because New York State does not presume that the mother should be a child’s primary custodial parent, it is possible for a father to be awarded custody. New York’s standard is always…
As a Grandparent, Do I Have Rights to the Child if the Father Doesn’t? Question: I haven’t seen my four-year-old grandson in almost two months. We’ve been active in his life since birth, and were a true asset to each other’s lives. Child support payments should not be a reason this child is being taken…
How Long Does It Take to Serve Someone with an Order of Protection? Question: I placed an order of protection on my ex girlfriend that lives with me. We are both on the rental lease. She hasn’t been served yet. She assaulted me and was charged with assault in the 3rd degree three weeks ago.…
How Long Does a Temporary Order of Protection Last? Question: My ex was arrested on a domestic violence case and I have an order of protection but it’s temporary. The case is still pending. How long does a temporary order of protection last? Answer: The temporary order will remain in effect until your next court…
How Do I Remove an Order of Protection? Question: There was a misunderstanding between me, my partner, and my son. Someone else called the cops, and now there’s an order of protection. We are trying to go to counseling but this order is preventing us from moving forward as a family. Answer: While the individuals…
Child Custody During COVID-19 Nurses, doctors, hospital workers, and other essential employees are on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus. However, this means that they are also at higher risk of exposure. There is a growing number of ex-spouses and parents across the country who are withholding child custody or seeking full custody…
Modifying Child Support After a Child Turns 18 Question: I am currently paying child support for my 2 children. My oldest will turn 18 years old in September. Can I file a motion to reduce my child support payment when she turns 18 years old? Answer: Unless otherwise agreed, child support ends at 21. Your…
Moving Out of State Because of Domestic Violence Threats Question: I am pregnant and in a domestic violence situation. The child’s father put me in the hospital last week and has continued both verbal and physical threats of violence and homicide. I’m trying to understand what steps I can take moving forward to ensure safety…