Category Archives: Family Law

Saratoga Family Law Attorney on Obtaining Evidence to Get Full Child Custody

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I believe my son’s mother is letting a sex offender around my child, do I have enough evidence to go for full custody? Im worried Question: Details- never married- my son is 6, not been together since 1st birthday. I only introduced my son to one person and that’s my now wife (she came into […]

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer Discusses How You Can Obtain a Pro Bono Attorney

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Who qualifies for a free lawyer? (child support) Question: Hi, I am a low income single mother, my ex is not paying child support, to take him to court, what do i need to qualify for a free lawyer? Thank you Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As a dedicated Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer, I […]

Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Being Forced to Pay College Expenses

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As an experienced Saratoga Child Support Lawyer, I am often asked if the court can require you to pay college expenses.  College support is not a mandatory add-on under the Child Support Standards Act. It is discretionary, and a court can order either party to pay for some or all of their children’s college expenses. […]

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer on Not Following a Temporary Custody Order

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer
Question: I am going through a messy custody battle and was just ordered to return to the state that I have no help or family in. I was forced by my public defender to agree to this even though I didn’t want to. I am getting barely any child support and don’t want to take […]

Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Explains How to Emancipate an Adult Teen

Saratoga Child Support Lawyer
Question: My step daughter lives with her mother’s mom. She has a 1 and half year old. She was told by our local county office that she can not get support from the father of her son until her biological dad and biological mom stop paying her support. Her father (my husband) paid the mother […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Time Period for Waiting to File Divorce Papers

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Time Period for Waiting to File Divorce Papers
Question: If a spouse has filed for divorced and the spouse has then been served how long does the spouse have to wait to file the rest of the papers if the other spouse is not answering calls or messages? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney, I know […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Elaborates on Possible Changes to Existing Custodial Arrangements

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Elaborates on Possible Changes to Existing Custodial Arrangements
Question: The father has custody rights to his daughter 3 nights a week, with 1 being a school night every other week.  The ex has asked the father to relinquish week day visits because the daughter is entering kindergarten.  The father said no, and now the mother is saying she wants to go to court.  […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Violations to an Order of Protection Agreement

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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 […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses What to do If you are Married in a State and Want to Get Divorced While Living in Another State

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses What to do If you are Married in a State and Want to Get Divorced While Living in Another State
Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses What to do If you are Married in a State and Want to Get Divorced While Living in Another State 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 […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Skipping Child Support Because of Equal Wages and Visitation Time

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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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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 […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Receiving Spousal Maintenance

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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 […]