If you have a custody order granting you more physical custody than the other parent, you can file a petition for modification of the prior support...

HHow do I know if my kids mom is presenting evidence correctly in support court and when do i object and how?

The way one knows whether evidence is being presented correctly is by graduating from a three year law school, passing the bar exam, and gaining...

ACS is a vast government bureaucracy, quite drunk on its own power. You don't have any control over what they do or say and, likewise, you don't...

Legal fees outside of housing court?

Settlement's usually settle all claims. That is their primary purpose. If the settlement reserves rights to some claim, that claim can still be...

After 6 months in NY, NY has jurisdiction. Making you move back to Florida isn't an option and, if you're entitled to support, you should get a...

There is no making sure. Family Court is a risky place, where sometimes it may seem anything can happen. That said, your question presents a couple...

A family has taken in my daughter (16) without even communicating with me.

Absolutely, talk to the family and talk to your daughter. You should not let fear of your ex interfere with your responsibilities as a mother and...

What should I do?

There's no need to kick a dead horse or to get your life and that of your kid affected by Family Court involvement. Leave well enough alone and...

my wife wants a to file for a divorce and ask me what do I want in the divorce papers ?

Get a lawyer. Sit down with those papers and discuss your options. Nobody here can tell you anything more detailed based on your question.

Can someone ask for full custody and also for child support in the state of NY?

Of course. In fact, joint arrangements are almost never ordered by courts and are exclusively creatures of agreements between parents. Either way,...