Question: The father has a court order stating he can have supervised visits. The mother has stopped caring for the daughter, and cares more about her job and boyfriend. As a result, the daughter is now staying with the Father. What will the court do if I reveal what’s been happening in an effort to […]
Category Archives: Family Law
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Jun
Jun
Question: Do I have to get a divorce in Pennsylvania if I was married in Pennsylvania? Is it possible to get an annulment? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney, I know there are certain conditions that have to be met in order to obtain a divorce in New […]
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May
May
Question: Getting divorced. Two children. Combined income of $400k ($210k + $190k). Would child support apply given that incomes are close, and kids will split time equally with parents? How much, if so? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney, I am often asked if parents can skip child support. […]
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May
May
Have You Downloaded Saratoga Attorney Ashley Mahserjian’s New Family Law App? Saratoga Family Law Attorney Ashley Mahserjian 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 Family Law Attorney Ashley Mahserjian’s new app you can […]
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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
I am often asked as a Saratoga Family Lawyer, if you can request a new law guardian to be assigned. It’s very difficult to have a law guardian, or an attorney for the children as they’re now called, removed from a family court or matrimonial case. This attorney is appointed by the court to represent […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
I am often asked as a Saratoga Family Law Lawyer if grandparent’s have any rights if their grandchildren are being withheld. A grandparent may petition to a court to ensure that they have visitation with their grandchild. The legislature reasoned that the grandchild/child relationship is a significant one to the development of a child. With […]
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Mar
Mar
I often speak to clients as a Saratoga Family Law Attorney during divorce proceeding in regards to limiting a child’s college expense costs. When parents are negotiating their settlement agreement, they discuss their financial obligations to their children. This will include college expenses. Whether that child is young or old, it is something most parents will […]
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Mar
Mar
One question that I often get as a Saratoga Family Law Attorney quite often is, “What happens if my spouse is not paying child support and/or spousal maintenance under the current agreement?” My answer is always to come and see us. We can definitely help you out with this. I advise clients as a Saratoga Family […]
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Feb
Feb
I was recently asked as a Saratoga Child Custody Attorney about obtaining custody of someone’s niece or nephew. It’s very difficult for a non-parent to obtain custody of a child who is not their biological relation. That is because the laws of this state give very clear preference to biological parents. Therefore, if you are looking […]
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Feb
Feb
I am often asked as a Albany Family Law Attorney by clients if a court can require someone to pay college expenses. A court is empowered to direct parents to contribute to the college expenses of the child. I like to advise clients as a Albany Family Law Attorney that court will consider the parent’s educational background, […]
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Jan
Jan
I am often asked as an Albany Family Law Attorney if you can bring up a false CPS report in court. You can bring it up in court, however, it’s important for you to understand that once a Child Protective Services Report is unfounded, you cannot subpoena those records and evidence of an unfounded hotline report cannot be […]
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Jan
Jan
I am frequently ask as a Albany Child Custody Attorney, what can be done if your child wants to live with you. In custodial matters, the children have a voice, but that voice is not alone dispositive. In family court matters, the court will appoint an Attorney for the child to represent the child. That […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: I am filing custody for my daughter. Her father has her. He doesn’t want me to have her because I am recently married, and I think he just wants his green card. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I am asked as an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney about the chances of getting custody. A […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: Can my ex-wife use child support money to pay for her lawyer to argue against my petition for custody? Obviously, this money is fungible but at some point my children’s standard of living will be lowered due to lawyer bills. If she can’t, what should I do? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I am […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: I am taking ex to court to have child support raised. In retaliation to this, he has told our 12 year old that I am a liar and has been showing him all the court documents that he has and highlighted all of my “lies”. The 12 year old believes his father can do […]
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Jan
Jan
Many times as an experienced Albany Family Law Attorney, I am asked what to do if someone can not afford an attorney when they are involved in a domestic violence situation. If you have a family offense case and are concerned with how to pay for it, you are entitled to an Attorney. You can […]
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Dec
Dec
In Albany, I am often asked as Albany Child Support Lawyer if child support is taxable. In New York, Child Support is calculated on full income, social security taxes, and income taxes. Income taxes are not deducted before Child Support is calculated. As an experienced Albany Child Support Lawyer I advise clients that support is not deductible […]
I am often asked as an experienced Saratoga Child Support Lawyer how health insurance is calculated between two parties for their child’s health insurance. In New York State, health insurance for the children is a part of the Child Support Standards Act. It is not paid as a part of the basic percentage payment that […]
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Dec
Dec
I am often asked as a Albany Child Custody Lawyer, what the state prefers when it comes to join custody. In most situations, the courts do look to create a Joint Custodial situation where it is possible and practical for parents to discuss major issues. As an experienced Albany Child Custody Lawyer, I advise my […]
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Dec
Dec
I am often asked as an experienced Albany Child Custody Attorney about some help with child custody arraignments. If parents are considering shared custody, it is extremely important that those parents have the ability to talk to each other. When parents have shared custody, they need to consult in order to reach consensus on all […]
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Nov
Nov
A common question I get as a Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer is what is the difference between joint and sole custody? There are two types of custody that are relevant in every case. There is legal custody, and there is physical custody. Legal custody is decision-making authority for a child, and physical custody is where […]
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Nov
Nov
I frequently hear from clients as a Albany Family Law Attorney about having an order of protection violated in a family law matter. If someone violates an Order of Protection against you, you need to immediately call the police. In addition, if you have a Albany Family Law Attorney, you need to call him or […]