Questions answered by Douglas Shaun Kepanis

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My daughter who is 18 is in my custody and do I have the right to ask support from the mom if my daughter will enter college?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

Counsel are both correct. I would ask though if you have a custody order for your daughter or did she merely just come to live with you? Also,...

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Hi, My husband had an affair and had a child. He was now served for child support and I do not know what to do.

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Are you seeking a divorce only to work out a child support plan before your husband is ordered to pay the other woman child support? If that is...

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Divorce trial date

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

Once a trial date is set, the Court must give permission to adjoun the trial date. The attorneys cannot merely agree to move it and it is...

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Can my ex wife reopen our divorce to change child support stipulations ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

When was the Stipulation of Settlement signed? If it was signed in 2010, why was the divorce only finalized in December of 2012? It is unlikely...

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In New York State, how common is it for supervised visitation be granted by the court?

Douglas's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

Is the other parent even seeking unsupervised visitation? If they consent to supervised then it is just that simple. If they do not consent, then...

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Caught husband cheating! asked him to leave and he refuses. how can I legally get him out.

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2013

You need to consult with an experienced matrimonial attorney. There are methods of having him removed from the house (also known as seeking...

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How does a marital home get divided in a divorce based on abuse?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 18, 2013

The issue you described is a common one in divorce cases involving abuse. Normally, the grounds for divorce will not come into play for equitable...

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Can I get in trouble for going into husband's vehicle if we are divorcing?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

You state that the vehicle was a gift from a family member. To whom did the family member present the gift - was it solely to your husband...is...

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Can divorce lawyers give a written quote for the retainer ? Do I need that when seeking pendente lite relief for counsel fees ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

The attorney you retain can file for attorney's fees on your behalf. However, some attorneys require payment up front then reimburse the fee award...

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Should I submit a request for legal fees to the judge.

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 12, 2013

Well, if you believe he is going to find gainful employment at sometime in the future, then it is worth getting a judgment, as judgments can be...

Douglas Shaun Kepanis's Answers (395)

My daughter who is 18 is in my custody and do I have the right to ask support from the mom if my daughter will enter college?

Hi, My husband had an affair and had a child. He was now served for child support and I do not know what to do.

Divorce trial date

Can my ex wife reopen our divorce to change child support stipulations ?

In New York State, how common is it for supervised visitation be granted by the court?

Caught husband cheating! asked him to leave and he refuses. how can I legally get him out.

How does a marital home get divided in a divorce based on abuse?

Can I get in trouble for going into husband's vehicle if we are divorcing?

Can divorce lawyers give a written quote for the retainer ? Do I need that when seeking pendente lite relief for counsel fees ?

Should I submit a request for legal fees to the judge.