As an experienced Saratoga Divorce Attorney, I am often asked how two pensions are handled when both parties are unsure on retirement. When both parties are close in age and each had a defined benefit pension plan that would pay a monthly benefit upon retirement, the first spouse to retire faces certain difficulty. When the […]
Category Archives: Jean Mahserjian Blog
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Sep
Learn What to Do if You are in an Emergency Child Custody Situation Are you facing an emergency child custody situation? Jennifer Sunderlin Morton, one of our family law lawyers in Albany has created the following educational video to help provide guidance. The custody process can often take several months to ultimately resolve, but if […]
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Sep
Albany Divorce Lawyer Discusses How To Minimize Divorce Expenses in Saratoga Want a divorce but have concerns about the expense? Watch this video to learn how you can minimize divorce expenses in Saratoga by Jean Mahserjian, one of our experienced Albany divorce lawyers. Keeping costs down is a regular concern for many people going through a […]
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Sep
Having second thoughts on ending your marriage? Check out this video about reconciling before divorce, and then call our office for help. Download Our Free Divorce Guide If during divorce proceedings, the litigants both decide to reconcile or to stop the divorce process for any other reason, how the spouse who filed the claim can […]
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Are you wondering if moving out before the divorce in Saratoga is a wise decision? Watch this video to learn how our Saratoga County divorce lawyers can help you. Is moving out before divorce an option if you can’t stand living in the marital home with your spouse? Jean Mahserjian, one of our divorce lawyers in […]
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Watch this video by Jean Mahserjian, one of our family law attorneys in Albany to learn about dividing retirement accounts after a divorce. Download Our Free Divorce Guide In general, the party taking a deferred compensation or pension plan – the non-titled party – is responsible for drafting the order to divide the pension plan […]
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The child custody relocation laws in New York can be very strict. Watch this video by Jean Mahserjian, one of our family law attorneys in Albany for guidance on moving your child. Last week, I received a call from a client who wanted permission to relocate out of state with the children. The client had […]
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Aug
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Are you wondering, do I need a lawyer if I am mediating my divorce? Check out this video to learn the answer and then call our Saratoga law office for guidance. It is seemingly impossible for one Mediator or one Attorney to sit with both parties to fully and adequately explain their rights and obligations in […]
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Are you preparing for divorce and need the most information you can get? Check out this video by our experienced Saratoga attorney and then call our office for strong representation. How you prepare for Divorce in New York State depends upon the type of Divorce that you are going to have You are going to need […]
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How do I handle a case where my ex refuses to remove my name off mortgage? 6 years later I just received a default notice Question: I filed an uncontested divorce approx. 6 years ago. I left with nothing. I left him everything including personal property, house, car etc.. Literally left with my clothes and […]
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Are you in the divorce process and are wondering, “What is an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) in New York?” Watch this video for more information. This is the document that your mediator prepares an agreement at the conclusion of the mediation It is a notice of all of the issues that you addressed and agreed upon in […]
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Do you have questions about how long is child support paid in New York State? Watch this video then give our office a call for legal assistance. Child Support runs until the age of 21, unless a child emancipates themselves sooner Ways that a child can emancipate themselves includes leaving a parent’s home, obtaining their […]