How do I get back the remaining balance of my retainer now that my child custody case is closed?

Both of my colleagues have given you very good advice.

Can I get sole legal custody of my kids in New York state?

You can definitely get sole legal custody. You shall need to hire an attorney who will then file a petition which will detail all of your concerns....

At this point, there is very little for you to do. If CPS comes knocking on your door, you shall need an attorney. I assume by the tenor of your...

Want to change lawyers for a CS case which the JMagistrate is demonstrating bias against me. Someone knowledgable and aggressive

If you need a new attorney you can use Avvo or you can hire one of us. I do not know why the magistrate has refused to look at your evidence. Sit...

Is a new child support order a sufficient enough change of circumstances to modify the first support order?

There is no change in circumstance. The second order would be modified based upon the first. The first order would stay the same.

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Since you and your wife are deciding on something specific, this is completely up to you. There is no default regarding requirements for payment of...

How can my friend prevent Child Welfare from freezing his assets?

Your friend's behavior has screwed him. SCU will not be helpful no matter what he does. He allowed those arrears to accumulate. Now he gets to...

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Will my child support decrease if hers increases?

An increase in her income shall not decrease your obligation. However, is there are pro rata extras to pay for, then that might change.

Who can file a Quadro with out breaking my bank??

Your relationship with your attorney is your own. Your attorney needs to submit information to a company which will then create the QDRO that he...

Visitation

No. The parent who has visitation has the responsibility of providing those essentials. If that parent cannot provide the things required to keep a...