Category Archives: Divorce

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Receiving Spousal Maintenance

Saratoga Family Law Attorney

Question: I’m an international student and have been married to an American citizen for three months and would like to have a divorce because of illegal activities. I don’t have an income and he was the one who paid for my school.  Can I get spousal maintenance? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: In the context of […]

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Kate Falco Esq App

Download the Kate Falco Esq. App Have You Downloaded Saratoga Attorney Kate Falco’s New Divorce App? Saratoga Divorce Attorney Kate Falco of Jean Mahserjian Esq., PC. has created a free new mobile app to provide you with quick and helpful resources, with easy access to tools that can help you connect to her at the touch of a button.  With Saratoga Divorce Attorney Falco’s new app you […]

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Have You Downloaded Jean Mahserjian’s Divorce App? Jean Mahserjian and her team of Saratoga Divorce Attorneys have created a free new mobile app to provide you with quick and helpful resources with easy access to tools that can help you connect to the attorneys at the touch of a button.  With the new app you can watch all of our helpful Divorce educational videos […]

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses Attending a Pretrial Without an Attorney

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses Attending a Pretrial Without an Attorney

Question: We have been trying to finalize divorce for 2 years now. Both lawyers met with Judge yesterday without my ex and I for a conference. As usual, no conclusion was reached. We have 3 children. I am asking to claim at least 1 child per year, and my ex refuses. I am also looking […]

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Your Spouse Getting Access To Your Bank Account

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer

I’m often asked as an Saratoga Divorce Attorney, if a parent or sibling can add our client’s name to their bank account and whether or not the spouse of our client can then access those funds or make a claim to those funds in the event of a divorce. Your parent or sibling can always add […]

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Being Divorced In NY State If You Just Moved Here

Obtaining a New York Divorce

I often speak to clients as a Saratoga Divorce Attorney about getting divorced in NY state if you just moved here.  New York courts will recognize an out-of-state marriage in granting a judgment of divorce. However, there are residency requirements.  I advise clients as a Saratoga Divorce Attorney that the first is if you are […]

Albany Divorce Lawyer Explains if Winning a Settlement is Joint Marital Property?

Is My Settlement Joint Marital Property

I have often been asked as a Albany Divorce Lawyer if winning personal injury settlement money is considered joint marital property. In New York, a personal injury settlement is considered separate property, which means it is not marital and is not subject to equitable distribution. I advise clients as a Albany Divorce Lawyer that you want to […]

Albany Divorce Attorney Discusses the Correct Way to Prepare a Prenup

Albany Divorce Attorney

Question: I would like to know about the prenuptial agreement process and it’s general possible terms. I have had bad experience in the past marrying without it and getting ripped off. So now when I get married I want to have an agreement and reserve my assets and income as non-marital. I am new to […]

Albany Divorce Attorney Discusses Protecting Your Retirement Account

Albany Divorce Attorney Discusses Protecting Your Retirement Account

I am often asked as a Albany Divorce Attorney how to protect your retirement account from your spouse in a divorce situation.  To the extent that you have acquired a retirement account prior to getting married, those funds are your separate property. As a Albany Divorce Attorney I advise clients that once you get married, […]

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses Opening Up Your Own Bank Account

My Own Bank Account

I am often asked as a Saratoga Divorce Lawyer if you should open your own bank account when filing for divorce.  If you have filed for divorce or your spouse has and you are both still living in the same residence and still sharing bills and making the bill payments as you had before, it […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Receiving Spousal Support Without a Divorce Agreement

Saratoga Family Law Attorneys

Many times as an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney, I am asked if it is possible to receive spousal support without a divorce or separation agreement.  An option for an individual who does not want to, or is not ready to go through with a Divorce or Separation Agreement, will be asked to file a […]

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses a Separation Agreement

Seperation Agreement in Saratoga

Question: What is the purpose of a legal separation agreement in New York State? Can I use it if we are still living together?  I would like to consider a legal separation from my husband while we are still considered divorce. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I am often asked as an experienced Saratoga […]