My ex husband recently stopped my maintenance payments. He claims he doesn't owe me anything anymore. What can I do?

I'd he is violating the terms of this agreement - you need to retain counsel to do so and file for an enforcement and contempt proceeding.

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Divorce Can a judge order you not to discuss your ex or your divorce to the press or online? What are the grounds for a gag

They can do it and do do it. however, I was part of a documentary "Divorce Corp." that attempted to expose this as there are 1st Amendment issues...

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What would be the best thing to do in my situation??

A Statement of Net Worth is a "sworn" statement under the law. That means if you are found to have deliberately withheld information or lied...

I am in a child support case / child custody case. The discovery period for child support is over. My lawyer was pro-bono and

File a Motion to Compel. However, if she was served with an EBT (deposition) notice, a rider would likely have been attached demanding production...

No - unless the child is to be adopted by another party, he cannot voluntarily relinquish his parental rights.

Chances of appealing divorce and custody decision by judge in New York

You will have to petition the trial court for these fees. However, appeals have specific deadlines and your attorney should file the Notice of...

Divorced and how do I get my husbands pension

There are many facts not known based on the information provided. You state he takes $1700 out each month for the mortgage -that will not be for...

In NY State, if the father has no job and is living home with his parents, can his parents be petitioned for the support?

No. Although you can ask the Court to impute income to him based on what he should be earning. Even minimum wage is something at this point.

If my relocation is granted with my children and the father files a stay, can I still relocate and how long can he hold us up?

If the Appellate Division grants a stay, then you will not be able to move, as the Order will be subject to the Appeal. You need an attorney.

I want to move out of state with my child. Can I do this even if the father of the child doesn't want us to move?

Withiut the father's consent, you will need to petition the Court. Does your custody agreement/order contain a radius clause? You need an...