Dividing a Premarital Retirement Account If you are going through a divorce, you may be worried about a lot of things. Dividing up your assets may be making you anxious. As an office that handles dozens of divorce cases, our Saratoga Divorce Attorneys are used to people coming into our office and asking about diving…
Splitting Pension Benefits If you have accrued retirements benefits throughout the course of a marriage, splitting pension benefits right down the middle might be a necessity. If you are contemplating divorce, contact an experienced Albany divorce lawyer at our office to review your case and protect your pension. Question: Is my wife entitled to any…
Financial Separation Issues When contemplating a divorce and separated from your spouse, many people face financial separation issues that can affect your children and household bills. Albany Divorce Lawyer Jean Mahserjian will advise you of your rights while being apart. Question: My husband and I have been having marriage issues for 13 years since we…
Dividing Business During Divorce Dividing business during divorce can be very stressful. You may not know exactly what that entails. There are a variety of things that can happen when dividing a business. Dividing Business During Divorce: Finding Hidden Money in a Business Today’s access to electronic records – and records in general – make…
Uncontested Divorces | New York State Divorce is a time of change, which many people may not be happy about. You may be feeling stressed and worried about how you are going to handle this situation financially. Uncontested divorces are an option that you can explore with an attorney. Obtaining Uncontested Divorces You’ll take a…
Spousal Death Following a spousal death, you may be feeling overwhelmed with a lot of emotions and dealing with the legality of finances may be very difficult for you. Here is what an attorney can do for you. Spousal Death: Sharing the 401K When dividing a defined contribution plan – such as a 401K, 403B,…
College Expenses and Divorce Divorce is a very sad time, especially when children are involved. You feel scared, isolated, and unsettled. You may be thinking long-term expenses such as college expenses and you don’t want your divorce to affect your child’s future education opportunities. If you have concerns about this, you are certainly not alone.…
Out-of-State Divorce Issues Divorce can be a very complicated right from the start. If you and your spouse do not live in the same state, the process could get even more difficult. If you are feeling frustrated, find an attorney that is experienced in dealing with out-of-state divorce issues to smooth the process for you…
Dividing Assets During a divorce, there are a lot of compromises that are made between both parties. A lot of this division of assets are related to money. That may be leaving you worried and wondering how this will affect you in the long run. Here is some information about dividing assets that may be…
Filing For Divorce in Albany NY If you need help filing for divorce in Albany NY contact one of our experienced Albany divorce attorneys to review your case and be the caring advocate you need. Our attorneys are skilled in all areas of family law including child support, child custody, alimony/spousal support, and QDROs. Question:…
Changing a Child’s Last Name in Divorce My (soon-to-be) ex-wife is changing my sons name in school (and who knows where else.) Question: My ex-wife and I are in the process of a very high-conflict divorce with a ever-changing custody battle over our 6yr old son. During the beginning of the process, my ex dropped…
Equitable Distribution of Assets If you are seeking a divorce in the five boroughs or the Capital District, you may have concerns about what equitable distribution means in terms of your assets. While no cut-and-dried, universal rule exists as to how finances, property, and possessions will be distributed in every divorce, our firm’s years of…