Monthly Archives: January 2017

Three Tips to Get Your Ex-Spouse’s Junk Out of Your House

Saratoga Divorce Attorney

Three Tips to Get Your Ex-Spouse’s Junk Out of Your House Download Our Free Divorce Guide Question: It’s been over 2 years since our divorce. We were married for 18 years and he still hasn’t removed his expensive tools and other personal items that are stacked up and taking up cupboard space in my garage. He probably […]

When Do the Split Marital Debts Need to be Paid After Divorce?

Saratoga Divorce Attorney

When filing for uncontested divorce in NYS, all debt is divided in half. How soon it has to be paid by spouse after filing? Question: I have 2 credit cards what my husband used and almost maxed out. My understanding that when divorce is filed all assets and debt is divided between us. How soon […]

How Can I Change the Jurisdiction of a Child Custody Petition?

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer

Attorney Jean Mahserjian Explains How You Can Change the Jurisdiction of a Child Custody Petition It is appropriate to initiate a custody petition in any county where either parent or the child resides. If, however, the other parent files their petition in a county that is inconvenient for you, you – or your attorney – […]

What Reasons Would I Have to Pay Spousal Support?

Saratoga Family Law Attorney

Question: I live in NY and have been married 7 yrs. I make more $, house was mine prior to marriage, no kids. What reasons would I have to pay support ans I thought NYS was a state that no longer had alimony for irreconcilable differences? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: The court will […]

Violation of a Child Custody Order

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney

Question: How many violations of visitation do i have to file before the court will do something about my ex keeping my daughter from me.  I am supposed to get my daughter every other weekend 4pm friday until 7pm sunday. My ex picks when and if she wants to send my daughter.If we have a […]

Dividing a Premarital Pension After Divorce

Dividing a Premarital Pension After Divorce

If a defined benefit pension plan existed prior to the marriage, the post-divorce division will be based upon the total amount of time the titled spouse participated in the plan, and how long he or she was in the plan while married. In most cases, 50% of the portion of the plan that accrued during […]