New York Divorce Guide Covering Assets, Alimony, Custody, and More When going through a divorce, things can get very stressful and confusing. The New York Divorce Guide was created by the Albany Divorce Lawyers at Jean Mahserjian Esq. PC. to help people know their rights and duties. Getting Divorced in New York State: A New…
How Is Child Support Calculated in NY? Question: My ex wife and myself were divorced 4 years ago, at the time we deviated from the CSSA and no child support was ordered. Visitation breaks down to 49%me and 51%ex wife. We make approximately the same amount of money. Circumstances has changed ,he was two at…
Do I Have to Pay College Expenses and Child Support at the Same Time? Question: I’m a child support Payor, paying child support pursuant to court order. My daughter is entering college. The Payee is seeking to modify the support order asking that I pay child support and college expenses at the same time. Is…
Having Difficulties with a Divorce Appeal Question: My lawyer did not advise me that I had 30 days to appeal after the judge signed my divorce papers. Is there anything I can do? My lawyer did not want to use mental health of my ex as a reason even though I had tape recordings proving.…
3 Things About Child Support and College Expenses You Didn’t Know When you are divorced and have children, many parents have to deal with helping their child pay for college tuition during the time they are still paying child support. 1.) The Requirement to Pay College Expenses A court is empowered to direct parents to…
When Do the Split Marital Debts Need to be Paid After Divorce? When filing for uncontested divorce in NYS, all debt is divided in half. How soon it has to be paid by spouse after filing? Question: I have 2 credit cards what my husband used and almost maxed out. My understanding that when divorce…
How Can I Change the Jurisdiction of a Child Custody Petition? Attorney Jean Mahserjian Explains How You Can Change the Jurisdiction of a Child Custody Petition It is appropriate to initiate a custody petition in any county where either parent or the child resides. If, however, the other parent files their petition in a county…
What Reasons Would I Have to Pay Spousal Support? Question: I live in NY and have been married 7 yrs. I make more $, house was mine prior to marriage, no kids. What reasons would I have to pay support ans I thought NYS was a state that no longer had alimony for irreconcilable differences? Download…
Violation of a Child Custody Order Question: How many violations of visitation do i have to file before the court will do something about my ex keeping my daughter from me. I am supposed to get my daughter every other weekend 4pm friday until 7pm sunday. My ex picks when and if she wants to…
Dividing a Premarital Pension After Divorce If a defined benefit pension plan existed prior to the marriage, the post-divorce division will be based upon the total amount of time the titled spouse participated in the plan, and how long he or she was in the plan while married. In most cases, 50% of the portion…
How to Get Spousal Support if Your Ex Quit Their Job Question: I believe my husband quit his job several months ago in order to avoid having to pay me spousal support. He’d been working for over a year at this same job prior. He had repeatedly said he “can’t get a job” until he…
Steps to Take if the Respondent Doesn’t Show up to Family Court for Modification Question: I filed to lower my support as now i am only making half of what i was making a couple months ago because the temp agency ended my assignment due to lack of work now i am making about 9,75…