How Can a Mediator Help? If you are going through a tumultuous divorce, you may be asking yourself, “How can a mediator help?” 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…
Child Custody and Relocation Are you thinking about moving to another state? If you are divorced and have kids, you may be wondering what New York State law has to say about child custody and relocation. Here is what you should be aware of. Child Custody and Relocation | Case Example Last week, I received…
Can a Parent with Sole Custody of Their Children Move Out of State? Question: I have sole physical and legal custody of my children. The only other thing stated in my final order was that the biological father has the right to re-apply. He has had no contact for 3 years. He found out I…
Enforcing Visitation Rights If you are having trouble enforcing visitation rights in New York, please contact the experienced Saratoga County family law attorneys at Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., PC, today to make sure the terms of your child custody and divorce agreement are met. Call our office today to get the help your family deserves.…
New York Divorce Mediation New York Divorce Mediation is an alternative to litigation that can be less contentious and expensive. New York does not require that spouses mediate or arbitrate their divorce or separation issues but does allow the mediation process to supplement or bypass the litigation system. Contact our experienced New York divorce attorneys…
College Expenses After 21 Are you afraid that you will have to pay college expenses after 21 for your child? In this video, Jean Mahserjian explains how this can and can’t happen. Question: Can you be forced to pay child support after 21? Answer: In New York State, a judge cannot order the payment of…
Financial Questions During Divorce Do you have any financial questions during divorce? Our experienced Saratoga divorce lawyers would be happy to answer any questions you might have, including issues relating to filing taxes and changing bank accounts. Contact our office today. Financial Questions During Divorce | Can I Open My Own Bank Account? It will…
Custodial Parent Working Under the Table Is your child’s custodial parent working under the table? Watch this video to learn how off the books salary affects child support in New York. Question: How do I collect child support if the other parent gets paid under the table? Answer: When one of the parents is working…
Questions About Spousal Support Do you have questions about spousal support? If you are wondering how long alimony may last, how much you will need to pay, and what factors the courts will consider when determining alimony, please contact our experienced New York divorce lawyers today. Questions About Spousal Support | What are the Different…
Commingled Inheritance Are you hoping to get paid back on commingled inheritance after divorce? Saratoga divorce attorney Jean Mahserjian explains what you should expect. Question: Will I get commingled inheritance back? Answer: If you received an inheritance during the marriage, that money was separate property when you received it. Whether you will get it back…
Choosing a Wills and Trusts Lawyer Trusts are legal instruments that hold and control assets, managing and distributing them for specific purposes. They provide tax relief, preserving the wealth you will want to access later or pass on to your heirs. But the dedicated Saratoga wills and trusts lawyers at Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., P.C.…
Child Support Overpayment Did you pay a child support overpayment and hope to get money returned? It might be difficult. Watch this video to learn how our attorneys can help. Question: Can you get overpaid child support back? Answer: We often have clients ask us if they can get a refund on child support that…