Category Archives: Child Custody

Stopping Child Visitation Rights

Stopping Child Visitation Rights

Can I go to court to stop visitation because my child’s parent got a ticket for driving without a license? Stopping child visitation rights for a parent is a serious matter, especially if the parent is putting a child in danger. Jean Mahserjian is a knowledgeable Albany child custody lawyer and has over 30 years […]

Grandparents Rights

Grandparents Rights Saratoga Divorce Attorneys

As separations and divorces go into effect, all generations of a family feel the repercussions. Grandparents can become easily concerned, because their child and her or his spouse will no longer be married, that they themselves will have limited access to their grandchildren. It is critical for grandparents to know their rights as family members […]

Fathers Being Awarded Custody

Fathers Being Awarded Custody Saratoga Divorce Attorney

Traditional gender roles once entailed that mothers primarily focus on domestic matters and raising their children while fathers left the marital home for work. Decades have passed since this was the norm, as more and more women have entered the workforce and many men have begun to share the responsibility of raising their daughters and […]

Paying for Health Insurance Premiums

Can I be obligated to pay for my ex wife’s new husband for health insurance premiums? Question: My children’s mother and I share joint custody of our children. For the past six years she has carried insurance for our children (she had better insurance) and I have happily paid for half of the additional cost […]

Seeking Child Custody After Drug Addiction

Seeking Child Custody After Drug Addiction

My girlfriend and I are wondering about custody of her child and what the child’s father can and can’t do in terms of custody. Are you seeking child custody after drug addiction treatment? Check out this blog post, and then contact one of our Saratoga Lawyers for guidance. Question: Me and my girlfriend have been […]

Child Custody Provisions

Child Custody Provisions

How does parental papers about smoking work in New York state? Question: I have paperwork that days my daughter is not allowed around smoking when in my custody. I live with my parents right now and they smoke in the house when she is not here. When she is here they go outside and respect […]

12 Common Child Custody Issues You Could Face

Child custody can be the most contentious issue in a divorce – even more than the division of assets. This is natural. In most other divorce issues, two parties negotiate (or fight) over what constitutes “fair” between them. The issue here isn’t at all what’s “fair,” but what’s best for the health, mental and emotional wellbeing, […]

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 – […]

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 […]

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney on Changing the Jurisdiction of a Child Custody Petition

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney

As a dedicated Saratoga Child Custody Attorney, I am often asked if it is possible to 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 […]

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Post Divorce Child Custody

Saratoga Divorce Attorney

Question: I went through a long divorce and custody batter with my ex-wife. Now since everything has been finalized she and her family Is having issues exchanging custody of the kids. Every time I go pick up the kids there is issue. It came to a point where now I’m getting life threats by my ex […]

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer Discusses Moving a Short Distance Away as Primary Parent

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer

Can I move 30 minutes away if I am the primary parent, moving for school and a better career afterwards Question: Joint custody for the parents, meaning he has them 2 days during the school week then me 2 days then we alternate weekends. Would we have to modify custody or can we just commute? Download […]