Do I Have to Pay Child Support if My Daughter Doesn’t Live at Home with Her Mother and isn’t Going to School? Question: I pay child support and my daughter doesn’t even live at home! She doesn’t even receive any of the money. Do I have to keep paying? Download Our FREE Divorce Guide Answer:…
My Ex-Husband Wants to Change Our Parenting Plan. What are the Chances He Gets What He Wants? Question: 14 months ago my ex filed for modification of parenting plan. He says I moved without sending a certified of move/address. I let him know my address through text and I sent him one but it wasn’t…
Benefits of Legal Separation Couples who find it impossible to live in the same household but have an interest in maintaining their married status can file for legal separation. The dedicated legal separation lawyers at Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., P.C., draft legal separation agreements that protect our clients’ interests during the period of separation and…
Uncontested Divorce Agreements Do you need more information on uncontested divorce agreements? This process can be very stressful without the experience and guidance of a Saratoga divorce attorney. Here is what you need to know. Uncontested Divorce Agreements | Needing an Agreement Without Marital Assets Clients often ask me as a dedicated New York Divorce…
How Can a Mediator Help? If you are going through a tumultuous divorce, you may be asking yourself, “How can a mediator help?” Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less expensive and contentious. New York divorce mediation is a process whereby the parties work with a mediator or mediators who help…
Child Custody and Relocation Are you thinking about moving to another state? If you are divorced and have kids, you may be wondering what New York State law has to say about child custody and relocation. Here is what you should be aware of. Child Custody and Relocation | Case Example Last week, I received…
Can a Parent with Sole Custody of Their Children Move Out of State? Question: I have sole physical and legal custody of my children. The only other thing stated in my final order was that the biological father has the right to re-apply. He has had no contact for 3 years. He found out I…
Enforcing Visitation Rights If you are having trouble enforcing visitation rights in New York, please contact the experienced Saratoga County family law attorneys at Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., PC, today to make sure the terms of your child custody and divorce agreement are met. Call our office today to get the help your family deserves.…
New York Divorce Mediation New York Divorce Mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less contentious and expensive. New York does not require that spouses mediate or arbitrate their divorce or separation issues but does allow the mediation process to supplement or bypass the litigation system. Contact our experienced New York divorce attorneys…
College Expenses After 21 Are you afraid that you will have to pay college expenses after 21 for your child? In this video, Jean Mahserjian explains how this can and can’t happen. Question: Can you be forced to pay child support after 21? Answer: In New York State, a judge cannot order the payment of…
Financial Questions During Divorce Do you have any financial questions during divorce? Our experienced Saratoga divorce lawyers would be happy to answer any questions you might have, including issues relating to filing taxes and changing bank accounts. Contact our office today. Financial Questions During Divorce | Can I Open My Own Bank Account? It will…
Custodial Parent Working Under the Table Is your child’s custodial parent working under the table? Watch this video to learn how off the books salary affects child support in New York. Question: How do I collect child support if the other parent gets paid under the table? Answer: When one of the parents is working…