Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., is a New York family law and divorce attorney in Albany, Saratoga, and the surrounding areas. For more than 20 years, Jean has maintained her capital region law firm, located on Route 9 in Clifton Park, New York. The practice encompasses all areas of family and matrimonial law, an online uncontested divorce service and various areas of estate planning.
Types of Spousal Maintenance Are you going through the divorce process and have questions about the different types of spousal maintenance? Our Saratoga divorce attorney guides you through what you need to know. Spousal maintenance is in a state of flux in the State of New York. Currently, we have two statutes. One statute is…
Uncontested Divorce Issues Are you dealing with uncontested divorce issues? This can be very stressful without the experience and guidance of a Saratoga divorce attorney. Here is what you need to know. Uncontested Divorce Issues | Needing an Agreement for an Uncontested Divorce without Assets Clients often ask me as a dedicated New York Divorce…
Getting the Court Involved with Custody Family court exists to resolve your issues with divorce and children. Getting the court involved with custody can be scary, but ultimately can help you resolve the issues you are experiencing with your ex. Getting the Court Involved with Custody | Enforcing an Out-of-State Custody Order The first step…
Prenuptial Agreements When you are planning a wedding, you may not be thinking about prenuptial agreements. It might be the furthest thing from your mind right now because thinking about divorce is sad. However, it is a good idea to consider having a pre-marital agreement. Prenuptial Agreements | Marriage Insurance Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may not be…
Spousal Support Guidance After a divorce, there is so much to sort out. Spousal support is one of those things. With the strong guidance of a Saratoga divorce attorney, you can navigate this legal process. Alimony, spousal support or spousal maintenance comes down to one spouse making payments to another to maintain a standard of…
Interstate Visitation Complications If you and your spouse have decided to divorce with children, chances are you have had to make a lot of tough decisions. Between deciding custody, child support, and spousal maintenance, so much has changed. When one of you moves out of state, you may experience interstate visitation complications. Even the most…
Special Custody Circumstances If you are going through a divorce, you may know that there are special custody circumstances that you have to figure out with your attorney. They can get complicated, so having a custody attorney can help you navigate this legal process. Special Custody Circumstance | Can I obtain custody of my niece…
Business Divorce Assets Divorce can be challenging and stressful for both parties. Deciding how business divorce assets will be divided can add more stress. Business Divorce Assets | Finding Hidden Money in a Business Today’s access to electronic records – and records in general – make it very difficult to hide money. It can be…
Paying for Children’s Clothing If you have recently gone through a divorce, you will know that a lot has changed. With a new season on the way, you may be wondering who is paying for children’s clothing when they need it. It is something that you will have to buy often, especially if your child…
Obtaining Custody of Your Niece or Nephew Either through a sibling passing or being unfit to care for their own children, you may be obtaining custody of your niece or nephew. This is a sad and stressful situation that can be life-altering. It’s very difficult for a non-parent to obtain custody of a child who…
Child Custody Petition Issues When deciding on a child custody agreement, you may experience a lot of frustration. Something that can amplify this is if your spouse files a petition in another jurisdiction. Hiring an experienced New York divorce lawyer can help solve these child custody petition issues. Child Custody Petition Issues | Changing the…
Spouse Issues During Divorce Divorce is a hard thing for a lot of people. It can be further complicated if your spouse gives you a hard time. Here are a few spouse issues during divorce that you may experience. Spouse Issues During Divorce | Your Ex Not Paying Child Support If your ex isn’t paying…