Are you worried that your spouse is hiding money? Watch this video about hidden money in accounts and give our Saratoga attorneys a call. Today’s access to electronic and physical records makes it very difficult to hide money. Sometimes secret money in business accounts is where cash accounts accrue money that is not yet paid […]
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Are you going through the divorce process and have questions? Check out these 3 divorce mediation questions that we are often asked, then call our office. 1) What is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is a process whereby our clients negotiate their own agreement with a mediator, and usually with the help of a divorce lawyer, […]
Do you have questions about protecting your part of a pension plan if your ex spouse dies? Watch this video, then give our Saratoga office a call. What happens if the titled spouse dies before electing the pension, and what happens if they die after electing their pension must be clarified. Setting up separate interest […]
4 Spousal Support Facts Are you going through the divorce process and have questions? Check out these 4 spousal support facts, then give our Saratoga office a call. 1. Different Types of Spousal Maintenance Under New York State Law we have two statues, the first is temporary spousal maintenance and is paid until the end […]
Are you going through the divorce process and have questions about opening your own bank account? Watch this video, then give our Saratoga office a call. I often am asked as a Saratoga Divorce Attorney if it is advisable to open up your own bank account during the divorce procedure. Opening your own bank account […]
Are you going through the divorce process and need help? Check out these 3 uncontested divorce questions that are commonly asked, then give us a call. 1. What is the Process for an Uncontested Divorce in New York State? You must have a written agreement on all of the issues that need to be resolved, […]
Choosing your child custody witnesses can be a difficult decision. Watch this video by Jean Mahserjian, one of our Saratoga family law lawyers for tips on how to choose. If your custody case is going to trial, your attorney will ask you for the names of witnesses who should be asked to testify on your […]
Learn about house appraisal for a divorce and what to consider when negotiating a house buyout during the divorce process by Saratoga divorce lawyer Ashley Mahserjian. Depending on the circumstances of your marriage, you may need to sell your house and divide the process or you may need to have your house appraised. If you owned your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]