If I helped someone out financially n then found out everything was a lie can I take them to court to get my money back?

As my colleague Mr. Bernstein stated - this is likely a lose-lose situation if you go to Court. The Court could possibly deem you the father of...

Is CPLR 3014 more honored in the breach than in the observance?

My colleagues are correct and, even if paragraphs in a pleading were not numbered, and the other side objected, what would likely happen is the...

EX and I had a child together and they moved out of state?

Were you on the britt certificate? did you sign an acknowledgement of paternity? whichever state the child is in can exercise jurisdiction

What is the best way to get child support adjusted when changing to a lower paying job?

The court wouldn't care if you had to take a flight to Antarctica every day to get to work - they don't care about your work/life balance - they...

Why are you still paying support over 21? Is it only arrears you are paying? Unless the extra money is being paid through SCU, likely not going to...

Finally a trail date now they want to mediate???

If pretrial mediation is not required by the Court then (a) they are either tired of litigating ; (b) running out of money to litigate; or © don't...

Am I now muzzled?

You are never muzzled so long as there is an appellate issue. Bringing up the same issue with the same facts might require renew/reargue but need...

Once ACS is involved, kiss your child and any semblance of a normal life goodbye

What is the typical outcome regarding violation of support in court?

Mr. Lomtevas is correct - usually though, in cases like this a Judgment is worth whatever it's value is as kindling

What are the chances of at least partial custody?

Go to Family Court first thing Monday morning and file for Writ of Habeas Corpus and custody