How a Lawyer Helps Domestic Violence Victims This is a scary time for you. Standing up to an abuser is terrifying. We understand that. The law exists to protect you. You have options. Sitting down with one of our Saratoga domestic violence lawyers is a good step in the right direction. Learn how a lawyer […]
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Feb
Feb
Spouse is Threatening to Terminate the Health Insurance As an Albany Family Law Attorney I often get told by clients that their spouse is threatening to terminate the health insurance. If you file divorce, your spouse will have temporary orders that will prohibit them from canceling the health insurance. I also advise clients as an […]
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Feb
Feb
Enforcing Mediation Agreements Watch this educational video by experienced Albany divorce attorney Jean Mahserjian to learn about enforcing mediation agreements. The overwhelming majority of our clients who go to mediation never see a courthouse. They conclude mediation peacefully and successfully. We then are given some paperwork by the mediator. The attorneys prepare the rest of the paperwork. It […]
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Many of our clients ask questions about the child support timeline in New York State. Watch this video, then call our office in Saratoga today. Child Support runs until the age of 21, unless a child emancipates themselves sooner Ways that a child can emancipate themselves includes leaving a parent’s home, obtaining their own housing, starting […]
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Is your divorce going to trial? Read this article by Jean Mahserjian, one of our Saratoga divorce attorneys to learn about the steps in the divorce trial process. When we consider the option of a trial, as opposed to settlement, we always emphasize to our clients that the trial date or dates will not mark the end of […]
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Jan
Are you or a loved one going through the divorce process and have questions about paternity rights in NYS? Watch this video and call our office today. In order to establish Paternity rights in NYS, the parents have to sing an acknowledgment of paternity, or an order of affiliation If there is any doubt as […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: What type of evidence does a judge/court case prefer when ‘proving’ time spent with the child? Text messages, phone calls, video (ring camera), photos of child on phone (time stamped)?What is the best way to present evidence to prove I have my child. Long story short, I shot myself in the foot trying to […]
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Are you going through the divorce process and have questions about qualified domestic relations orders? Check out these 4 QDRO questions and call our Saratoga office today. Am I Entitled to My Spouse’s Social Security Benefits? You are entitled to social security benefits if you were married for 10 years or more. I advise clients […]