Are you dividing inherited property in Saratoga in your divorce? Find out what is considered in this video and call our divorce attorneys. If one spouse owned a piece of property prior to the marriage, but the other spouse’s name was added to that property after the marriage, the property now is marital property. It […]
Category Archives: Jean Mahserjian Blog
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Apr
Apr
Are you worried about paying spousal support? We are here to help you find out what to expect. We take care of everything for you so you can focus on yourself during this transformative time.Spousal support, or maintenance comes in the form of payments the higher-earning spouse makes to the lower-earning spouse to maintain the […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you worried that your spouse is hiding money? Watch this video about hidden money in accounts and give our Saratoga attorneys a call. Today’s access to electronic and physical records makes it very difficult to hide money. Sometimes secret money in business accounts is where cash accounts accrue money that is not yet paid […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you going through the divorce process and have questions? Check out these 3 divorce mediation questions that we are often asked, then call our office. 1) What is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is a process whereby our clients negotiate their own agreement with a mediator, and usually with the help of a divorce lawyer, […]
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Apr
Apr
Do you have questions about protecting your part of a pension plan if your ex spouse dies? Watch this video, then give our Saratoga office a call. What happens if the titled spouse dies before electing the pension, and what happens if they die after electing their pension must be clarified. Setting up separate interest […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you going through the divorce process and have questions about opening your own bank account? Watch this video, then give our Saratoga office a call. I often am asked as a Saratoga Divorce Attorney if it is advisable to open up your own bank account during the divorce procedure. Opening your own bank account […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you going through the divorce process and need help? Check out these 3 uncontested divorce questions that are commonly asked, then give us a call. 1. What is the Process for an Uncontested Divorce in New York State? You must have a written agreement on all of the issues that need to be resolved, […]
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Mar
Mar
Choosing your child custody witnesses can be a difficult decision. Watch this video by Jean Mahserjian, one of our Saratoga family law lawyers for tips on how to choose. If your custody case is going to trial, your attorney will ask you for the names of witnesses who should be asked to testify on your […]
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Mar
Mar
Learn about house appraisal for a divorce and what to consider when negotiating a house buyout during the divorce process by Saratoga divorce lawyer Ashley Mahserjian. Depending on the circumstances of your marriage, you may need to sell your house and divide the process or you may need to have your house appraised. If you owned your […]
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Jan
Jan
Many of our clients ask questions about the child support timeline in New York State. Watch this video, then call our office in Saratoga today. 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 own housing, starting […]
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Jan
Jan
Is your divorce going to trial? Read this article by Jean Mahserjian, one of our Saratoga divorce attorneys to learn about the steps in the divorce trial process. When we consider the option of a trial, as opposed to settlement, we always emphasize to our clients that the trial date or dates will not mark the end of […]
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Jan
Jan
Are you or a loved one going through the divorce process and have questions about paternity rights in NYS? Watch this video and call our office today. In order to establish Paternity rights in NYS, the parents have to sing an acknowledgment of paternity, or an order of affiliation If there is any doubt as […]