Are you afraid that you lost your child forever because of extraordinary circumstances in custody? Watch this video to learn what you can do. Question: What are extraordinary circumstances in child custody? Answer: Generally, a parent’s right to a child is superior to all others. A non-parent must demonstrate what is called, “extraordinary circumstances” before […]
Category Archives: Jean Mahserjian Blog
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QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. Here is some important information explaining the QDRO process by our experienced Saratoga divorce attorneys. Explaining the QDRO Process | What is QDRO? When couples divorce, the assets they’ve reserved for retirement can be divided proportionally without tax liability under ERISA, the federal statute that regulates retirement benefits. Whether […]
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In New York State, there are two different types of divorce: contested and uncontested. While they bear the same legal result, the processes for each are very different. Contact our office today to speak with an experienced New York divorce attorney. Different Types of Divorce | Uncontested Divorce In an uncontested divorce, there is no […]
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Are you drawing up custody papers and wonder if child support and college expenses are bundled? Watch this video to learn how this can be avoided. Question: Does child support include college expenses? Answer: Child support in New York State includes several components. There’s basic child support, which is a percentage of income, and then […]
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If you are in the process of getting married, it may be in your (or your spouse’s) best interest to sign a prenuptial agreement. Here are some basic prenuptial agreement facts that you can use to help make your decision. Prenuptial Agreement Facts | Protecting Separate Property Negotiating a prenuptial agreement may not be the […]
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Are you unsure why your attorney is agreeing with the forensic evaluation recommendations? Jean Mahserjian explains why in this informative video. Question: Why should I trust the advice of the forensic child custody evaluator? Answer: After a forensic custody evaluation is completed, the evaluator writes a report. These reports can range from 20 to 80 […]
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If you are going through divorce with children in New York State, you should be aware of the court’s considerations for child custody. Here is what you should know. Considerations for Child Custody | Legal Custody Separating or divorcing parents must determine how important decisions will be made for their children. After a separation or […]
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Did your child just turn 21? Watch this video by our Saratoga family lawyer to learn how the state handles terminating child support payments. Question: How do I stop paying child support? Answer: In New York State, child support runs to the age of 21. What you do when your child is about to turn […]
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The 2019 spousal maintenance tax code changes affect anyone that pays spousal support. Watch this video to see how the law change affects your pocket book. Question: What changes occurred in 2019 for the spousal maintenance tax code? Answer: For about the last 75 years, spousal maintenance has been deductible from the income of the […]
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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 them reach an agreement. A mediator does not decide matters for the parties or offer an opinion as to what the end result […]
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Did you get fired or laid off and now worried how you will afford child support? Watch this video to learn about modifying child support after job loss. Question: Can I change my child support payments if I lost my job? Answer: If you have lost your employment through no fault of your own and […]
When a couple gets divorced, they will often be able to easily follow child custody and visitation arrangements. However, this can be complicated when one of the former spouses moves out of state. Here is some important information regarding complicated interstate visitation arrangements. Complicated Interstate Visitation | What to Do The most amicably settled divorce […]