Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Time Period for Waiting to File Divorce Papers Question: If a spouse has filed for divorced and the spouse has then been served how long does the spouse have to wait to file the rest of the papers if the other spouse is not answering calls or messages? Download Our…
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Elaborates on Possible Changes to Existing Custodial Arrangements Question: The father has custody rights to his daughter 3 nights a week, with 1 being a school night every other week. The ex has asked the father to relinquish week day visits because the daughter is entering kindergarten. The father said no,…
Saratoga Child Support Attorney Elaborates on Filing for Custody Question: Spouse has been taking care of the daughter for 6 months. The other spouse is not concerned about the daughter, more worried about her boyfriend and her job. Can the care-taking spouse file for custody? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga…
Saratoga Child Support Attorney Discusses Getting an Uncontested Divorce When Your Not a Resident of the State Question: Can I get an uncontested divorce in NY being a resident of PA? We were married in Pennsylvania. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Support Attorney, I know there is a residency requirement which must…
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Violations to an Order of Protection Agreement Question: The father has a court order stating he can have supervised visits. The mother has stopped caring for the daughter, and cares more about her job and boyfriend. As a result, the daughter is now staying with the Father. What will the…
Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Elaborates on Child Support and Temporary Spousal Maintenance Question: Two spouses trying to negotiate settlement terms without going to court. One spouse is asking for child support and temporary spousal maintenance. In this situation, when would the spouse be allowed to get both child support and temporary spousal maintenance? Download Our Free…
Saratoga Child Support Attorney Discusses Paying Arrears After You’ve Lost Your Job Question: Just lost my job, due to an illness. I can no longer afford to make payments. I wrote to the New York Support office, and received a letter from the credit bureau saying my account was two months delinquent. I was holding…
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Skipping Child Support Because of Equal Wages and Visitation Time Question: Getting divorced. Two children. Combined income of $400k ($210k + $190k). Would child support apply given that incomes are close, and kids will split time equally with parents? How much, if so? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As…
Albany Divorce Attorney Discusses Your Spouse Terminating the Health Insurance I am often asked as an Albany Divorce Attorney what to do if your spouse is threatening to terminate your health insurance. If you have a concern that your spouse may be about to terminate health insurance benefits that cover you, you can file for divorce…
Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Handling a 50/50 Schedule Question: We’ve never been to court. My child is 3 years old. This is usually my custody schedule, sometimes 12 pm Saturday – 8 pm Tuesday. I was never married to the mom. I pay her 17% in child support. I also provide diapers and other necessities(keep…
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Albany Child Custody Lawyer Discusses Moving Before the Baby is Born As an Albany Child Custody Lawyer I am confronted with a number of relocation custody cases where our client have not yet given birth to the child, and are not married. They ask us, “Is it ok for me to leave the State of New York…