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…
When Will Child Support Payments End? One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, “When will child support payments end?” Watch this video to find out more information. Question: When will child support payments end? Answer: Most people think that child support ends at 18 but, in fact, the age of emancipation in…
Out-of-State Visitation When a couple gets divorced, they will often be able to easily follow child custody and visitation arrangements. However, this can be complicated when one of the former spouses moves out of state. Here is some important information regarding out-of-state visitation arrangements. Out-of-State Visitation | What to Do The most amicably settled divorce…
Spouse Quitting a Job After Being Served Divorce Papers A spouse quitting a job after being served divorce papers will have no bearing on any future child support arrangements. Contact our office to learn more. Question: What should I do if my spouse quit their job after being served divorce papers? Answer: If your…
Do I Have to Pay Child Support if My Daughter Doesn’t Live at Home and is Working? Question: My daughter is 19 years old. She no longer lives at home and is working. How do I go about trying to end child support? Her mother uses all the money for herself anyways. Answer: You need…
Purchasing Property Prior to Marriage If you are purchasing property prior to marriage and want to protect your assets, consult with our attorneys today to discuss prenuptial agreements. Question: Is property acquired before marriage considered to be separate? Answer: In the event that you are thinking about acquiring property prior to your marriage, and…
Alternative to Divorce Litigation Mediation is a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to divorce litigation. If you are going through a divorce, this is an avenue you should consider. It’s a way to bypass the expensive and uncertain outcome of a trial and encourages amicability and cooperation. Through mediation, the parties have more control over their…
Proving Imputed Income Do you suspect your ex-spouse purposely quit their job to earn a favorable divorce settlement? Our attorneys can help you with proving imputed income. Question: How can I prove my ex-spouse has imputed their income? Answer: If you believe that a party is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, you can investigate to…
Changing Guardianship in New York State Sometimes, unforeseen circumstances leave us with tough choices, especially when it comes to family. If you and your spouse or ex-spouse believe that it is in your child’s best interests to legally change guardians, we support your decision. Our Saratoga divorce attorneys are here to help you and your…