Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Limiting College Expenses I often speak to clients as a Saratoga Family Law Attorney during divorce proceeding in regards to limiting a child’s college expense costs. When parents are negotiating their settlement agreement, they discuss their financial obligations to their children. This will include college expenses. Whether that child is young…
Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Child Support If You Become Full Custody Holder I was recently asked as a Saratoga Child Support Lawyer about how to stop paying child support if you become the full custody holder. If primary custody of your child changes, the best thing to do would be petition the family court…
Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Calculation by Age Question: I filed for divorce when one of my children was 17. The divorce is not final yet and that child is now 18. I have been informed by the Ad Litem attorney that the 18 year old is not “subject to the matrimonial action”. I live…
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Your Ex Not Paying Support or Maintenance One question that I often get as a Saratoga Family Law Attorney quite often is, “What happens if my spouse is not paying child support and/or spousal maintenance under the current agreement?” My answer is always to come and see us. We can definitely help…
Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Claiming the Kids On Your Tax Return I am often asked as a Saratoga Child Support Lawyer about claiming the children on your taxes if you pay full child support. If your spouse has primary custody of the children and you are paying full child support, it does not mean…
Albany Spousal Support Attorney Discusses the Types of Spousal Maintenance As an Albany Spousal Support Attorney, I often speak to clients about the different types of spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is in a state of flux in the State of New York. Currently, we have two statutes. One statute is formal and it applies to temporary…
Albany Divorce Attorney Discusses Protecting Your Retirement Account I am often asked as a Albany Divorce Attorney how to protect your retirement account from your spouse in a divorce situation. To the extent that you have acquired a retirement account prior to getting married, those funds are your separate property. As a Albany Divorce Attorney…
Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Getting Custody of Your Niece or Nephew I was recently asked as a Saratoga Child Custody Attorney about obtaining custody of someone’s niece or nephew. It’s very difficult for a non-parent to obtain custody of a child who is not their biological relation. That is because the laws of this state…
Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses Opening Up Your Own Bank Account I am often asked as a Saratoga Divorce Lawyer if you should open your own bank account when filing for divorce. If you have filed for divorce or your spouse has and you are both still living in the same residence and still sharing bills…
Saratoga Child Support Attorney Clarifies A Unique Situation Question: My half-brother has a child with my girlfriend’s mother. Would this be considered incest in New York State? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Support Attorney, I know the answer is no because you are not related by blood. Do you…
Albany Family Law Attorney Discusses Being Required to Pay College Expenses I am often asked as a Albany Family Law Attorney by clients if a court can require someone to pay college expenses. A court is empowered to direct parents to contribute to the college expenses of the child. I like to advise clients as…
Albany Family Law Attorney Discusses False CPS Reports I am often asked as an Albany Family Law Attorney if you can bring up a false CPS report in court. You can bring it up in court, however, it’s important for you to understand that once a Child Protective Services Report is unfounded, you cannot subpoena those records and…