Changing Guardianship In this video, our experienced attorney discusses changing guardianship of your child and what needs to be done to complete this process. Question: How do I change guardianship of my child? Answer: If you and the other parent of your children have agreed that someone else will be taking guardianship of one of…
Reasons Why You Should Consider Mediation One of the top reasons why you should consider mediation instead of litigation for your divorce is because it is a cost-effective and time-saving alternative. It’s a way to bypass the formality, expense, and uncertain outcome of a trial, and can encourage amicability and cooperation – the parties have…
Child Doesn’t Want to Live with a Parent If a child doesn’t want to live with a parent after a divorce, the courts may take this into account when deciding a custody arrangement. Question: Will the courts take a child’s preference into account? Answer: We’ve had a number of cases where a teenage child has…
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…
Ex-Spouse Monitoring Your Phone In the event of an ex-spouse monitoring your phone, you should contact law enforcement right away. Watch this video to learn more. Question: What should I do if I believe my ex-spouse is monitoring my phone? Answer: Electronic monitoring can be a form of stalking, and it’s illegal. If you…
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…
Calculating Spousal Maintenance In this video, our experienced Saratoga divorce attorney discusses what the courts will consider when calculating spousal maintenance in New York. Question: How is spousal maintenance calculated in New York? Answer: Spousal maintenance in New York is calculated with a statute. The statute has three different provisions for calculating support. Two…
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…
Calculating Child Support In this video, our experienced family law attorney discusses what the courts will consider when calculating child support in New York. Question: How is child support calculated in New York? Answer: I get a lot of questions from clients regarding child support. One of the most popular questions is, “What am…
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…
Who Gets the House After a Divorce? Are you wondering who gets the house after a divorce? There are numerous factors that the courts will consider. Contact our office today for legal guidance. Question: Who will get the house after a divorce? Answer: I was recently asked a question about a long-term marriage in which…
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…