Category Archives: Family Law

Failing to Appear in Court

Failing to Appear in Court

Did the other parent of your child fail to appear in court? Watch this video to learn what family court will do if one party doesn’t show up. Question: What happens if the other parent fails to appear in family court? Answer: If you have filed a petition in family court, and the other party […]

New York Prenuptial Agreements

New York Prenuptial Agreements

Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic activity an engaged couple shares in, but for individuals with significant assets, it is a realistic and necessary precaution. You carry insurance for all the valuable assets you hold: auto, home, health and life. A prenuptial arrangement is nothing more than marriage insurance. Mahserjian & […]

Handling Tough Family Law Situations

Handling Tough Family Law Situations

Are you wondering how to best be handling tough family law situations? Our dedicated family law attorneys are here to answer any of your questions. Before giving our office a call, here is some information that you might want to know. Handling Tough Family Law Situations | Bringing Up a False CPS Report at Trial […]

Getting the Court Involved with Custody

Getting the Court Involved with Custody

Family court exists to resolve your issues with divorce and children. Getting the court involved with custody can be scary, but ultimately can help you resolve the issues you are experiencing with your ex. Getting the Court Involved with Custody | Enforcing an Out-of-State Custody Order The first step in enforcing an out-of-state order in […]

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements

When you are planning a wedding, you may not be thinking about prenuptial agreements. It might be the furthest thing from your mind right now because thinking about divorce is sad. However, it is a good idea to consider having a pre-marital agreement. Prenuptial Agreements | Marriage Insurance Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may not be the most […]

Interstate Visitation Complications

Interstate Visitation Complications

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce with children, chances are you have had to make a lot of tough decisions. Between deciding custody, child support, and spousal maintenance, so much has changed. When one of you moves out of state, you may experience interstate visitation complications. Even the most amicably settled divorce […]

School Cost Obligations

School Cost Obligations Saratoga Family Law Attorney Divorce Lawyer

If you are going through a divorce, you may be feeling worried about how you are going to manage all things financially. School cost obligations may be having you concerned, particularly if you have multiple children attending. Assets between you and your spouse likely have been divided and now you may be wondering what happens […]

Removed From the Marital Home

Removed From the Marital Home

Can My Ex Evict Us? If you are being removed from the marital home that you shared with your ex, you need to speak to our Albany Family Law Attorney to learn your rights.  Jean Mahserjian and her team of family lawyers are here to help you handle matters that matter most to you. Question: […]

Unable to See Your Daughter and Granddaughter

Unable to See Your Daughter and Granddaughter

Are you unable to see your daughter and granddaughter because of two sides of the family not agreeing?  Jean Mahserjian is an experienced Albany Family Law Attorney and represents those who are dealing with domestic abuse.  Contact our office today to see how we can help. Question: My daughter and granddaughter live with the father […]

Equitable Distribution of Assets

Equitable Distribution of Assets Saratoga Divorce Lawyer

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 experience in divorce law […]

How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced in New York?

How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced Albany Divorce Attorney

Because every divorce case is unique, it is difficult to estimate exactly how long divorce proceedings will take for any given couple. However, our office has worked for years with couples throughout the Capital Region and the five boroughs of New York City, and based on our experience, we can better predict the length of […]