Wife refuses to start new job once decides to divorce. Can income she would have earned be used to reduce spousal/child support?

You would have to persuasively demonstrate to the Court that your wife could be making a higher income, but just chose not to. If your attorney can...

Do I have grandparent visitation rights in the state of New York, as a legal and blood grandmother?

Your son needs to assert his rights to see his child. While you have a right to file a petition for grandparent visitation, if you do not have a...

You cannot move the case to Florida if it was originated in NY. The law is that child support matters stay in the states where they originated.

Can I reverse a order to show cause that awarded my alcoholic ex husband sole custody and placement based on false information.

The only course of action here is for you to file an appeal or move to renew and reargue the matter. If you are not represented by counsel then you...

Child support statutes on filing modifications again and again

Assuming that the petition will be heard by the same support magistrate, you should hire an attorney in order to help you in dismissing the petition.

What age is too young for children to choose who they want to live with?

While there is no hard and fast rule, I have found that all things being equal, a judge will start to take a child's wishes seriously once the...

Temp custody

You need to document this situation in every way you can. Send letters, emails, record telephone calls (or attempted calls). When you get into...

My spouse and I are going through a divorce. This spouse wants custody of our daughter and will stop at nothing to attain this.

This sounds like it needs to be a full on custody matter.

Should I appeal the Magistrate's decision on a child support order?

Based upon the facts that you have enunciated, your order should be about 228 per week. You need to consult with an attorney in order to file...

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My daughter is 15, lives with her paternal grandparents in CT, I live in NY. She wants to move back in with me. What do I do?

Sounds like the custodial arrangement is not working. However, as the child has lived in CT for 8 years, you shall have to file for custody in that...