How can NYS Child Support send Notice of Support/Income Withholding Order to my husband's employer if he did not go to court?

He needs to work with a lawyer and file a petition to have any and all orders vacated and get a refund of any monies taken from his check for this...

I was stunned that my ex made passport without my consent or signature. Is it possible?

If your ex filed a petition in court and you did not appear, the relief requested could have been granted on default. You should go down to the...

Is there any difference as a Respondent whether you respond to a petition in writing or verbally?

There is no mechanism for responding to a petition in writing (in family court) unless you want to file a motion for affirmative relief. I...

How likely is it that I can go after custodial custody of just my 2 younger children?

It depends upon all of the facts and circumstances. Ultimately, the judge will make a determination based upon the children's best interests. It...

My husband called me and told me he was leaving me & wants a uncontested divorce immediately 2/23/14

Do not sign anything that you do not want to sign. I highly recommend consulting with an attorney, because without seeing the papers no one here...

I have a divorce decree which stipulates I get 50% of my spouses pension for the duration of marriage What else is required

A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) must be signed by the judge and served and approved by the plan. I highly recommend you have a lawyer...

Is there an issue with changing bank accounts during marriage in how it might affect "separate property" in the eyes of the law?

As long as it is not co-mingled with marital funds at any point it remains separate property, even if you move it during the marriage. As my...

The best thing to do would be for him to contact the detective and find out what it's about. If he didn't do anything wrong, he has nothing to...

Do I continue to pay support if my 18 yr old child comes to NY from VA and live with his grandmother and work part time?

It depends on where the Order is from. If it is from Virginia then it is governed by Virginia Law. If it's from New York it is governed by New...

What exactly is joint legal custody?

Joint legal custody refers to decision making. When parents have joint legal custody all major decisions affecting the child must be made...