Whether your attorney can charge you interest of not is controlled by the language of the Retainer Agreement you executed with him. Generally,...

Can I legally deduct medical expenses and IRS payments from property settlement payments I make to my ex-wife.

The proper course of action is to file a Motion with the court asking that your ex-wife be held accountable for failing to fulfill her...

As a victim in DV simple assault, do I need my dr to be in court or will letters be sufficient to show damage?

All witnesses' testimony that you wish to rely upon must appear in person before the Judge...a doctor's report or police report will generally be...

You have a right to file a Motion seeking to have him held in contempt of court and/or violation of litigant's rights; you may seek immediate...

To what extent am I required to pay for childcare in addition to child support payments?

Often child care expenses are accounted for within the setting of a child support obligation. In th event such expenses were not accounted for...

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To what extent am I required to pay for private schooling in addition to child support payments?

As the prior respondent(s) indicated, contribution toward work-related child care and private school expenses are two separate distinct issues. ...

The court that issued the child support order and where the child continues to reside continues to have jurisdiction. While the New York...

Can the custodial parent cancel a parenting-time appointment without the consent of the non-custodial parent?

Under the circumstances, i.e. the custodial parent having violated the terms of an Order of the court (provided the "agreement" was memorialized in...

How can I keep my house and have primary custody of my children?

As indicated by the prior respondent, New Jersey is a non-fault state, therefore, whether one spouse cheats on the other will not be a factor...

There is a presumption of emancipation after a child obtains the age of 18 and is no longer a full-time student. The burden would shift to the...