Our experienced Saratoga County divorce lawyers are dedicated to defending your visitation rights in New York and protecting parent-child relationships. At the law offices of Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., P.C., we don’t just look at divorce proceedings as a way to dissolve marriages; they are also a way to preserve healthy family relationships and make […]
Author Archives: Jean Mahserjian, Esq.
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Are you wondering if modifying child support for college expenses is possible? Watch this video to learn more information. Question: Can I modify a child support arrangement to account for college expenses? Answer: If you’re paying for college expenses, there might be an opportunity to reduce child support while you’re paying for those expenses. However, […]
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When couples divorce, dividing retirement assets can be split proportionally without tax liability under ERISA, the federal statute that regulates retirement benefits. Whether your retirement plan is a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan, you will need a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) signed by a judge and accepted by the plan to affect […]
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If you have any questions about finances during divorce, our Saratoga divorce attorneys are here to help. For over 20 years, experienced New York attorney Jean Mahserjian has been serving the residents of Albany in all aspects of family law. Contact our office today if you have any other questions or concerns. Questions About Finances […]
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Question: While trying to get my husband counseling for his depression, I am trying to educate myself on divorce proceedings if it comes to that. I make $25k more than my husband. Would I have to pay child support or alimony to him in the event we divorce? (Based on us having joint legal custody […]
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Question: I pay child support and my daughter doesn’t even live at home! She doesn’t even receive any of the money. Do I have to keep paying? Download Our FREE Divorce Guide Answer: If your daughter is not living with her mother and not living away while attending school, you should be able to terminate […]
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Question: 14 months ago my ex filed for modification of parenting plan. He says I moved without sending a certified of move/address. I let him know my address through text and I sent him one but it wasn’t 60 days prior as that wasn’t feasible to my situation as I couldn’t afford rent in two […]
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Couples who find it impossible to live in the same household but have an interest in maintaining their married status can file for legal separation. The dedicated legal separation lawyers at Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., P.C., draft legal separation agreements that protect our clients’ interests during the period of separation and work as a blueprint […]
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Do you need more information on uncontested divorce agreements? This process can be very stressful without the experience and guidance of a Saratoga divorce attorney. Here is what you need to know. Uncontested Divorce Agreements | Needing an Agreement Without Marital Assets Clients often ask me as a dedicated New York Divorce Lawyer, if they […]
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If you are going through a tumultuous divorce, you may be asking yourself, “How can a mediator help?” Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less expensive and contentious. New York divorce mediation is a process whereby the parties work with a mediator or mediators who help them reach an agreement. A […]
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Are you thinking about moving to another state? If you are divorced and have kids, you may be wondering what New York State law has to say about child custody and relocation. Here is what you should be aware of. Child Custody and Relocation | Case Example Last week, I received a call from a […]
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Question: I have sole physical and legal custody of my children. The only other thing stated in my final order was that the biological father has the right to re-apply. He has had no contact for 3 years. He found out I was moving and re-filed. But I had already signed my lease in another […]