I WAS AWARD MAINTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF 400.00 A WEEK UNTIL MY DIVORCE IS OVER HOWEVER THE DEADBEAT IS ONLY PAYING ME 300.00/W

You should file a Motion (or Order to Show Cause) for enforcement and contempt in the Supreme Court (if it is a divorce action) OR a Petition (or...

Separated, but married for 19 years. What is the formula for how much of husband's pension I an entitled to?

Are you separated pursuant to a Separation Agreement?

If trial ended on Dec. 3, 2012, then you are likely another month away from receiving the Order (especially since the holidays were squeezed in...

Do I need to make a counter list of relief sought after being served with Divorce Papers? How do I counter the Plaintiff?

If it was only a Summons and not served with a Verified Complaint, then you only need file a Notice of Appearance and Demand for Verified...

Sons dad asked for dna test at paternity/cs hearing. He wants to make an agreement in writing n take my son every wkend

Courts in NY can not order joint custody - if there is a hearing in family court - one party is awarded full custody and the other is awarded...

Uncooperative custodial parent, attended 3 meetings and still no additional time with the children.My attorney says I won't win

Whether or not the children want to visit you, if there is an order in place that sets forth a visitation schedule, then visitation must be...

How can I prove to the court the non custodial parent is evading paying child support?

Whether or not a non-custodial parent is working at the time, income can be imputed to them. Basically, the income they could be earning is...

My question is, can I ask for child support now, and if so, from which state?

You can certainly file for child support here in NY. New York State has an interest in securing child support for children residing therein,...

I am seeking a divorce and full custody of my son

If you are granted full custody, you will most definitely receive child support. Both custody and child support are part of filing a divorce...

Yes, it is possible. You can never be forced to settle - you have the right to a trial. If going to trial, you will have to now go through the...