Grounds for Divorce If you are seeking separation from your spouse, you may be wondering if there are different types of divorce available to you. You may file for a fault or no-fault divorce. If it’s the former, you will need to recognize one of New York’s grounds for divorce as a reason. Here is…
Does Child Support Stop at 21 Are you a parent who has been paying child support for many years? Watch this video to learn the answer to the question, does child support stop at 21? Question: Does child support automatically stop at the age of 21? Answer: Child support ends when a child emancipates, which…
Can a Parent Relocate with Their Child if a Visitation Arrangement Has Already Been Ordered? Question: I have court-ordered visitation of my daughter in New York. Her mother just picked up and moved her to New Jersey. I am also on court-ordered child support that I do pay. I’ve already went to file paperwork on…
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…