Category Archives: Jean Mahserjian Blog

Saratoga Family Law Lawyer Discusses Grandmother’s Custody Rights

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Can I go to court to make sure my child’s grandmother can’t get access to the custody rights of my child? Download Our Free Divorce Guide My boyfriend’s mother has told me several times that I should get an abortion. […]

Saratoga Child Support Attorney Discusses Denying Child Support

Saratoga Child Support Attorney

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Can an 18 yr. old who refuses to live home, collect child support? Download Our Free Divorce Guide My 18 yr. old was caught sneaking out and doing drugs. He would rather live elsewhere and the adult who he is […]

Saratoga Child Support Lawyer Discusses Child Support Modifications

Saratoga Child Support Lawyer

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Can I modify my child support agreement to include half of the medical expenses? I carry medical insurance on her, he pays a 100 week one week, nothing the next week. Can I add that he pays half of medical […]

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Filing for Divorce in New York State

Saratoga Family Law Attorney Discusses Filing for Divorce

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: I am a resident of NY, but my son’s custody is still pending in NC. The child support is done. can I file my divorce in NY? Download Our Free Divorce Guide The custody case for my son is pending […]

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer Discusses Birthday Parties for Your Children

Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer Discusses Birthday Parties

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Can I have a birthday party for my son without my ex-husband’s permission even if we have shared legal custody? Download Our Free Divorce Guide I understand that in an ideal world it would be nice for both parents to […]

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Changing Locks on the Marital Home

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses Changing Locks

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Is it a crime if a relative who is not on my lease breaks/alters my apt door lock to gain entry to my apt? Download Our Free Divorce Guide My marriage is currently contentious and one day I refused to […]

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses Separation Agreements

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Does my spouse have the legal right to return to the house if she was unfaithful and left? Download Our Free Divorce Guide I understand they do not have to leave and you have no legal way to remove them. […]

Saratoga Divorce Attorney Discusses the Marital Home

Saratoga Divorce Attorney

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Can I change the locks on my house after my spouse and I have separated? Download Our Free Divorce Guide My spouse and I have been separated for a month and we will be headed for a legal separation then […]

Saratoga County Divorce Lawyer Discusses Prenuptial Agreements

Saratoga County Divorce Lawyer Discusses Prenuptial Agreements

This legal question was provided by Avvo.com.  You can view the original question here. Question: Should I sign a prenuptial agreement with state laws different than my current residential state? Download Our Free Divorce Guide The mom of my fiancée is making us sign a prenuptial agreement. They live in FL and right now my […]

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses 401k Situation

Saratoga Divorce Lawyer Discusses 401k Situation

Question:  My husband and I are separated but not divorced.  He wasted his 401k by trying to start a business that failed.  He is now saying that he wants half of my mine, is he entitled to half of my 401k? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: A court will divide all assets that accrued […]

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Child Custody Modifications

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Child Custody Modifications

Question: Can my ex-husband get 50/50 custody back after emergency custody was granted? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Custody Attorney, I would recommend consulting with an experienced local family court attorney. Based on your question, I am not quite sure where you are in the process— Did you petition […]

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Non-Custodial Parents Rights

Saratoga Child Custody Attorney Discusses Non-Custodial Parents Rights

Question: Can the non-custodial parent ask for their address to be disclosed to the custodial parent due to personal reasons? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer:  As an experienced Saratoga Child Custody Attorney I know that the answer is yes, they can. However, the non-custodial parent will have to be prepared to disclose exactly what […]