Failing to Appear in Court Did the other parent of your child fail to appear in court? Watch this video to learn what family court will do if one party doesn’t show up. Question: What happens if the other parent fails to appear in family court? Answer: If you have filed a petition in family…
Thinking About Divorce? Are you and your spouse thinking about divorce? Worried about the potential costs and long-term impacts it could have on yourself and your family? Our devoted and experienced Albany divorce lawyers will help ease your burden during this stressful time. Call our office today to arrange a consultation. Thinking About Divorce? |…
Forensic Child Custody Evaluation If the court is dealing with a litigated family law situation, they may call for a forensic child custody evaluation. In this video, learn what the court looks into. Question: What is a forensic child custody evaluation? Answer: In litigated custody cases, we often ask the court to order a forensic…
Tumultuous Divorce Issues If a divorce becomes particularly nasty, you may be feeling a lot of negative emotions. Here are some common tumultuous divorce issues that our caring attorneys can help you deal with. Tumultuous Divorce Issues | Length of a Divorce The Office of Court Administration in New York publishes guidelines encouraging county courts…
Certified Judgement of Divorce Are you looking to obtain a certified judgment of divorce? Saratoga divorce attorney Ashley Mahserjian explains what you need to do in this video. Question: How do I get a certified judgement of divorce? Answer: Your judgment of divorce is not part of the public record, so only you, your ex-spouse,…
What to Know About No Fault Divorce No fault divorce really can be the best options for couples ending their marriage. This whole process can be tumultuous, expensive, and time-consuming. Here is what to know about no fault divorce and how it can solve a lot of concerns for you. What to Know About No…
Where to File for Divorce Are you ready to start your new life and unsure where to file for divorce? Watch this video as our experienced Saratoga divorce lawyer explains where to go. Question: Where do I file for divorce in Saratoga? Answer: To file for divorce in New York, you have to go to…
Division of Retirement Assets When couples divorce, division of retirement assets can be divided proportionally without tax liability under ERISA, the federal statute that regulates retirement benefits. Whether your retirement plan is a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan, you will need a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) signed by a judge and accepted…
Defending Visitation Rights Divorce proceedings are not only instituted to dissolve marriages; they are designed to preserve healthy family relationships so children of divorce are not unduly burdened. While there are always instances where children need to be shielded from an abusive parent, most often it is in the best interest of the child for…
New York Prenuptial Agreements Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic activity an engaged couple shares in, but for individuals with significant assets, it is a realistic and necessary precaution. You carry insurance for all the valuable assets you hold: auto, home, health and life. A prenuptial arrangement is nothing more than…
Difficulties of Divorce If you are facing difficulties of divorce, you may be feeling very overwhelmed. Sometimes divorce can be a true shock, a rug-pull, that catches you without any time to prepare. But even if you’re the one filing for divorce, if you’ve been thinking about this choice for months and years, you can…
Legal Separation vs. Divorce 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…