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,…
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…
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.…
Insurance Costs With Child Support Are you facing a dilemma paying the insurance costs with child support? Albany child support attorney Jean Mahserjian has years of experience with family law and providing parents valuable support with child support and child custody. Question: My daughter is on her dads and stepmothers insurance this is court ordered.…
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…
Stopping Child Visitation Rights Can I go to court to stop visitation because my child’s parent got a ticket for driving without a license? Stopping child visitation rights for a parent is a serious matter, especially if the parent is putting a child in danger. Jean Mahserjian is a knowledgeable Albany child custody lawyer and…
Understanding NY Child Support If you are trying to create a child support agreement, you know it can be a time of high-anxiety and worry. You probably have more concerns than you know what to with and you are having a hard time trying to figure out what you are up against. Understanding what you…
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:…
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…
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…