What exactly is joint legal custody?

As my colleagues have stated joint legal custody is a joint decision making arrangement.

As your combined salaries are below the $142,000 cap for child support calculation, the magistrate should use a straight 17 percent calculation....

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A legal separation: We were married in NY but I now live in NJ where do we file for the the separation?

It depends on the amount of time each of you has resided in each state.

Do I have to pay back child support if I request the paternity petition?

Mr. Kuhn is correct. You will not be subject to retroactive support.

Child support in Nassau County NY

I agree with my colleagues as to your need for the both SSD and what is counted as income for the purpose of child support. You should file for a...

What can I do if I believe my ex has a personality disorder?

You have a difficult problem. You cannot testify as to your belief of the mother's mental state. You can only testify as to the mother's behavior....

Moved out of me and wife's residence with my four-year old boy because of her alcohol problems

Initially personal service is required. You should file for custody before her and documents all of her issues as best you can. Also hire an...

What am I legally responsible for is the divorce agreement states that "both parties will contribute to college education".

The provision is incredibly vague, but usually its interpreted as being based upon the parties incomes on a pro rata basis.

How should I deal with a court-appointed lawyer in child custody case that acts like he doesn't want to represent me?

When you get court appointed counsel you get what you pay for. That is something I tell people at least once a day and you are learning this lesson...

My fiancee was granted divorce from is ex wife in 2011,now she is vacating the divorce,will the judge grant her the request? and

There is no way to answer that question without more facts. You fiance needs to hire an attorney to respond to the motion to vacate.