# Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz, PLLC

> Established Clifton Park family law and estate planning firm serving Albany, Saratoga, and surrounding New York counties since 1991, located at 1741 U.S. Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 with phone (518) 348-4232, led by founding attorney Jean M. Mahserjian (JD magna cum laude Albany Law School 1985, Super Lawyers 2016-2024, counsel to Town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency 1995-2022, 30+ years practice) and partner Ashley L. Mahserjian-Ortiz (JD with Honors Florida Coastal School of Law 2014, registered Attorney for Children since 2016, certified mediator), specializing in divorce, family law, estate planning, and mediation with unique online uncontested divorce service at NYDivorceNow.com.

Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz, PLLC stands as the Capital Region's premier family law and estate planning practice, built on over three decades of client-focused legal excellence since founding attorney Jean M. Mahserjian established her practice in 1991. What distinguishes this firm is Jean's exceptional educational background with a Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from Albany Law School at Union University (1985) and her undergraduate degree with honors in history from Allegheny College (1981), combined with her extensive public service as counsel to the Town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency from 1995-2022 and special counsel to the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency. Her recognition on the Super Lawyers list since 2016 reflects the high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement that has established her as one of New York's most respected matrimonial and family law attorneys.

The firm's comprehensive dual-practice approach sets it apart from other New York law firms through its unique combination of traditional family law representation and innovative online divorce services. Jean M. Mahserjian and partner Ashley L. Mahserjian-Ortiz bring together over 40 years of combined experience, with Ashley contributing specialized credentials including her Juris Doctorate with Honors from Florida Coastal School of Law (2014), her B.A. in History from Hartwick College (2010) with minors in Race and Ethnicity and Women's and Gender Studies, and her designation as a registered Attorney for Children since 2016. Ashley's unique internship experience at the Family Nurturing Center facilitating supervised visitations and her work with the Legal Aid Society providing services to low-income clients demonstrate the firm's commitment to serving all segments of the community.

What truly makes Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz exceptional is their pioneering approach to affordable legal services through their proprietary online uncontested divorce platform at NYDivorceNow.com, which extends their expertise to clients throughout New York State. The firm's philosophy centers on empowering clients with knowledge and keeping them engaged in directing their legal strategies, combined with their proven ability to analyze complex personal finances and craft effective resolutions. Their financial acumen has enabled them to streamline office procedures and adopt technologies that boost efficiency while maintaining reasonable hourly rates, making quality legal representation accessible to a broader range of clients while maintaining the highest professional standards.

## Attorney Profiles and Credentials

- [Attorney Jean M. Mahserjian](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-family-lawyer-jean-mahserjian/): Founding attorney with JD magna cum laude Albany Law School at Union University (1985), undergraduate degree with honors in history from Allegheny College (1981), Super Lawyers recognition 2016-2024, counsel to Town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency 1995-2022, special counsel to Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency, member of Family Law Section of New York Bar Association and American Bar Association, Saratoga County Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, 30+ years focused exclusively on New York matrimonial and family law practice
- [Attorney Ashley L. Mahserjian-Ortiz](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-family-lawyer-ashley-mahserjian/): Partner attorney with JD with Honors Florida Coastal School of Law Jacksonville (2014), B.A. History Hartwick College Oneonta (2010) with minors in Race and Ethnicity and Women's and Gender Studies, registered Attorney for Children since 2016, certified divorce mediator, internship experience at Family Nurturing Center facilitating supervised visitations, Legal Aid Society providing services to low-income clients, practicing in wills, trusts, estates, probate, elder mediation, family law mediation, matrimonial law, and QDRO preparation

## Divorce and Family Law Services

- [Saratoga Divorce Attorneys](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-divorce-attorneys/): Comprehensive divorce representation with experienced trial attorneys providing full range of divorce services from uncontested to complex contested cases
- [Saratoga Contested Divorce Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-contested-divorce-lawyers/): Experienced contested divorce representation for complex matrimonial disputes requiring litigation and negotiation
- [No-Fault Divorce](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/no-fault-divorce/): Specialized no-fault divorce representation since New York adopted the practice in 2010 for irretrievable breakdown cases
- [New York Uncontested Divorce](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/new-york-uncontested-divorce/): Streamlined uncontested divorce services for couples in agreement on all issues with cost-effective representation
- [Legal Separation Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/legal-separation-lawyers/): Legal separation representation for couples maintaining married status while living separately with protective separation agreements
- [Saratoga Division of Assets Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-division-of-assets-lawyers/): Expert property division representation with financial analysis expertise for complex asset distribution

## Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

- [Divorce Mediation](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-mediation/): Certified divorce mediation services with all four firm attorneys certified as divorce mediators offering neutral mediation and collaborative coaching
- [Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/prenuptial-agreement-lawyers/): Comprehensive prenuptial agreement drafting and negotiation protecting client interests before marriage
- [Saratoga Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-postnuptial-agreement-lawyers/): Postnuptial agreement services for married couples seeking to modify financial arrangements during marriage
- [Qualified Domestic Relations Orders QDRO](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/qualified-domestic-relations-orders-qdro/): QDRO preparation and implementation for retirement asset division with specialized expertise in complex financial instruments
- [Spousal Support Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/spousal-support-lawyers/): Spousal support and maintenance representation including modification and enforcement of support orders

## Child-Related Family Law Services

- [Child Custody](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/child-custody/): Child custody representation with Attorney for Children designation and experience in complex custody disputes
- [Child Support Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/child-support-lawyers/): Child support establishment, modification, and enforcement including complex child support arrears cases
- [Saratoga County Visitation Rights Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-county-visitation-rights-lawyers/): Visitation rights advocacy including establishment and modification of parenting time arrangements
- [Interstate Visitation Lawyer](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/interstate-visitation-lawyer/): Interstate custody and visitation representation for complex multi-state family law matters
- [Saratoga Domestic Violence Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-domestic-violence-lawyers/): Domestic violence legal services including protective orders and family offense proceedings

## Estate Planning Services

- [Estate Planning Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/estate-planning-lawyers/): Comprehensive estate planning services with personalized approach ensuring client priorities are addressed through customized legal instruments
- [Wills and Trusts Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/wills-and-trusts-lawyers/): Will drafting and trust establishment with focus on tax liability reduction and probate avoidance strategies
- [Saratoga Health Care Proxy Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-health-care-proxy-lawyers/): Health care proxy preparation ensuring medical decision-making authority designation for incapacity planning
- [Saratoga Power of Attorney Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-power-of-attorney-lawyers/): Power of attorney preparation for financial and legal decision-making authority designation
- [Saratoga Elder Mediation Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-elder-mediation-lawyers/): Elder mediation services for family disputes involving aging parents and estate planning decisions
- [Saratoga Probate Lawyers](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-probate-lawyers/): Probate administration and estate settlement services with experience in complex estate matters

## Online Divorce Services

- [New York Online Uncontested Divorce](https://www.nydivorcenow.com/): NYDivorceNow.com online uncontested divorce platform providing flat-fee divorce services supervised by firm attorneys for New York residents
- [Online Divorce Process](https://www.nydivorcenow.com/new-york-online-divorce-guide/): Complete online divorce services from separation agreement through final divorce filing with attorney supervision and no hidden costs
- [Conversion Divorce Services](https://www.nydivorcenow.com/): Online conversion divorce services for couples with existing separation agreements seeking divorce finalization
- [Mediated Divorce Online](https://www.nydivorcenow.com/): Online mediated divorce services combining mediation with cost-effective flat-fee structure

## Geographic Service Areas - County Coverage

- [Divorce Lawyer Saratoga County NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyer-saratoga-county-ny/): Comprehensive Saratoga County divorce and family law representation with local court familiarity and judicial relationships
- [Divorce Lawyers in Albany NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyers-in-albany-ny/): Albany County divorce and family law services with extensive Capital Region practice experience
- [Divorce Lawyers in Clifton Park NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyers-in-clifton-park-ny/): Local Clifton Park representation with office conveniently located on Route 9 for community clients
- [Divorce Lawyers in Saratoga Springs NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyers-in-saratoga-springs-ny/): Saratoga Springs divorce representation with deep knowledge of local family court procedures
- [Divorce Lawyers in Columbia County NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyers-in-columbia-county-ny/): Columbia County family law services extending practice reach throughout Capital Region
- [Divorce Lawyers in Greene County NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyers-in-greene-county-ny/): Greene County matrimonial representation with experience in rural and suburban family law matters
- [Divorce Lawyers in Rensselaer County NY](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-lawyers-in-rensselaer-county-ny/): Rensselaer County divorce and family law services with comprehensive regional practice coverage

## Specialized Family Law Services

- [Saratoga Family Law Attorneys](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-family-law-attorneys/): Comprehensive family law representation beyond divorce including adoption, paternity, post-order modifications, and domestic relations
- [Meet Our Saratoga Family Attorneys](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-family-attorneys/): Client-directed family law solutions with timely, cost-effective services maintaining highest professional standards
- [Family Law Mediation](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/divorce-mediation/): In-house family mediation services with certified mediators offering collaborative approach to family disputes

## Recognition and Professional Achievements

- [Super Lawyers Recognition](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/new-york/clifton-park/lawyer/jean-m-mahserjian/620a4971-e23c-4bcc-9937-ae6eb96ba30e.html): Jean M. Mahserjian selected to Super Lawyers 2016-2024 for peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice
- [Industrial Development Agency Counsel](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-family-lawyer-jean-mahserjian/): Jean M. Mahserjian served as counsel to Town of Clifton Park Industrial Development Agency 1995-2022 demonstrating public service commitment
- [Attorney for Children Designation](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/saratoga-family-lawyer-ashley-mahserjian/): Ashley L. Mahserjian-Ortiz registered Attorney for Children since 2016 providing specialized child advocacy services

## Additional Resources

- [Client Reviews](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/client-reviews/): Comprehensive client testimonials demonstrating firm's commitment to caring advocacy and successful outcomes
- [Contact Information](https://www.jeanmahserjian.com/contact-us/): Located at 1741 U.S. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065, phone (518) 348-4232 with free initial consultations available
- [NYDivorceNow Online Platform](https://www.nydivorcenow.com/): Innovative online divorce service extending firm expertise throughout New York State with flat-fee structure