Child Support Modification

It all depends upon the provisions of the settlement agreement. Medical expenses however, are important.

Court without lawyer

If everything is agreed upon, do you know exactly what will happen at the next court appearance? If you do and you feel comfortable, you can go...

In the state of NY, regarding divorce...what exactly does a "disposed divorce case" mean? How long before divorce is final?

It means that the judgment of divorce is signed and you are divorced. Your attorney should send you a certified copy of this document, for your files.

What should a European woman that is pregnant in the United States do?

According to international laws regarding child custody, the general rule is that custody is determined in the jurisdiction where the child has...

What happens to a child in a divorce if a mother hasn't been working because they can't afford daycare

In addition to awarding custody to the parent who is the caregiver, the court will order the other parent to pay you child support and alimony....

You may file an action for divorce against your spouse and add the mistress' name as co-defendant in the action. What would be the damages or...

I'm starting a custody action in Supreme Court this week, having recently completed a monetary action in Family Court.

If you are filing in Supreme Court, you may as well include the support arrears at the same time in Supreme Court.

How long after a couple comes to a separation "agreement" in the state of NY, is the divorce become final?

It really depends in what county the divorce is filed. For example, in Manhattan it takes about 2-3 months while in Queens and Brooklyn it takes...

Is there anyway to find out case law regarding divorce and custody cases?

You can use a law school library or go online to "Google Scholar"

Could this impact my custody case?

Custody is decided based on what is in the child's best interests. There are many factors the court will consider before deciding the best...