Category Archives: Jean Mahserjian Blog

Paying Child Support to a Stepparent

Paying Child Support to a Stepparent

Can the custodial parent move out of the state and leave the children with a step parent? Question: The custodial parent (mother) changed her residents from NYS to Florida, but did not bring the children. She left them in NYS with the step father, the paternal father was never notified of this, and paid child […]

Are a Live-In Partner’s Wages Included in Support Calculations?

Are a Live-In Partner's Wages Included in Support Calculations

Is income of live-in partner used in calculations for child support? Question: Ex filed petition for modification of child support. He convinced 18 yr old to live w/ him.He wants to recalculate w/ each of us having 1 of our children. He’s asking that my 18 yrs of part time salary now be imputed to […]

Imputed Salary for Child Support

Imputed Salary for Child Support

Will salary be imputed if I worked 70% for 16 years pre-divorce & have negotiated contractual Agreement? Question: I’ve worked a 70% schedule since 1st of 2 children was born 18 yrs ago. Ex & I (w/ representation), voluntarily signed negotiated contractual Separation Agreement incorporated (not merged) into Divorce Judgement 1.5 yrs ago. For child […]

Petitioning for More Child Support

Petitioning for More Child Support

Am I able to petition for more child support if ex has more children with new spouse? Question: I want to take my ex back to court to modify the support order. EX makes a significant amount more money now I’m guessing at least 15k more and it’s been more than 3 years since the […]

Seeking Child Custody After Drug Addiction

Seeking Child Custody After Drug Addiction

My girlfriend and I are wondering about custody of her child and what the child’s father can and can’t do in terms of custody. Are you seeking child custody after drug addiction treatment? Check out this blog post, and then contact one of our Saratoga Lawyers for guidance. Question: Me and my girlfriend have been […]

Child Support Payments

Child Support Payment Matters

Child Support Payments 4 Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support Payments Divorce is a challenging process for both spouses, but when children are involved, the complexity drastically increases. Once a custodial arrangement has been reached, however, matters of child support come into play. Questions such as “How much time will the children spend with my […]

Objecting a QDRO

Objecting a QDRO

My ex’s attorney just filed with courts to object service for qualified domestic relations order Question: I’ve been divorced 6 yrs and recently filed for my ex retirement. The divorce decree stipulates I’m entitled to half for married years (. My ex got my pension during divorce since my assets were tangible he had loans […]

Child Custody Provisions

Child Custody Provisions

How does parental papers about smoking work in New York state? Question: I have paperwork that days my daughter is not allowed around smoking when in my custody. I live with my parents right now and they smoke in the house when she is not here. When she is here they go outside and respect […]

Getting Divorced From Your Spouse

Getting Divorced From Your Spouse

How do I get divorced? Question: I want a divorce from my wife. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: You would first need to ensure that the jurisdictional requirements for a divorce in New York State have been met. Then, you commence an Action by purchasing an Index Number filing a Summons alleging your ground for […]

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Understanding Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in New York

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders Understanding Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in New York If you’re going through a divorce and have retirement benefits, you will need to know about qualified domestic relations orders. Let Jean Mahserjian and her divorce lawyers in Saratoga help you out. When we are talking about the division of assets under New York law in […]

Divorce, Separation and Mediation in Saratoga

Divorce, Separation and Mediation in Saratoga

Sometimes divorce and separation 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 it, if you’ve been thinking about this choice for months and years, you can surprise yourself to be going through with it. The fact is, outside of pulp […]

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