Child Support and College Tuition Some child support arrangements in New York State require the non-custodial parent to pay for their child’s college tuition. Our experienced divorce lawyers would be happy to answer any questions you might have on the subject. Contact our office today to speak with our knowledgeable family law attorneys. Here is…
Filing Divorce Papers Do you or a loved one need help filing divorce papers in Saratoga? Watch this video to find out what you need to do to get the process moving. Question: How do I file divorce papers? Answer: To commence an action for divorce in New York State, the first thing you have…
Child Custody Questions If you are in the process of going through a divorce and there are children involved, you will also be facing issues of child custody. Some child custody questions you might be asking include “Does my child have any say in custody?” and “Where do I file a petition?” Contact our experienced…
Extraordinary Circumstances in Custody Are you afraid that you lost your child forever because of extraordinary circumstances in custody? Watch this video to learn what you can do. Question: What are extraordinary circumstances in child custody? Answer: Generally, a parent’s right to a child is superior to all others. A non-parent must demonstrate what is…
Explaining the QDRO Process QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. Here is some important information explaining the QDRO process by our experienced Saratoga divorce attorneys. Explaining the QDRO Process | What is QDRO? When couples divorce, the assets they’ve reserved for retirement can be divided proportionally without tax liability under ERISA, the federal statute that…
Different Types of Divorce In New York State, there are two different types of divorce: contested and uncontested. While they bear the same legal result, the processes for each are very different. Contact our office today to speak with an experienced New York divorce attorney. Different Types of Divorce | Uncontested Divorce In an uncontested…
Child Support and College Expenses Are you drawing up custody papers and wonder if child support and college expenses are bundled? Watch this video to learn how this can be avoided. Question: Does child support include college expenses? Answer: Child support in New York State includes several components. There’s basic child support, which is a…
Prenuptial Agreement Facts If you are in the process of getting married, it may be in your (or your spouse’s) best interest to sign a prenuptial agreement. Here are some basic prenuptial agreement facts that you can use to help make your decision. Prenuptial Agreement Facts | Protecting Separate Property Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may…
Forensic Evaluation Recommendations Are you unsure why your attorney is agreeing with the forensic evaluation recommendations? Jean Mahserjian explains why in this informative video. Question: Why should I trust the advice of the forensic child custody evaluator? Answer: After a forensic custody evaluation is completed, the evaluator writes a report. These reports can range from…
Considerations for Child Custody If you are going through divorce with children in New York State, you should be aware of the court’s considerations for child custody. Here is what you should know. Considerations for Child Custody | Legal Custody Separating or divorcing parents must determine how important decisions will be made for their children.…
Terminating Child Support Did your child just turn 21? Watch this video by our Saratoga family lawyer to learn how the state handles terminating child support payments. Question: How do I stop paying child support? Answer: In New York State, child support runs to the age of 21. What you do when your child is…
2019 Spousal Maintenance Tax Code Changes The 2019 spousal maintenance tax code changes affect anyone that pays spousal support. Watch this video to see how the law change affects your pocket book. Question: What changes occurred in 2019 for the spousal maintenance tax code? Answer: For about the last 75 years, spousal maintenance has been…