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Currently divorced and paying alimony - considering forcing ex-spouse to garnish wages for Alimony

Janice's answer | Answered on January 20, 2017

Getting further and further behind will not make your obligation go away. You need to consult an attorney and see if a modification is in order.

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May I withhold college tuition payments owed to me, for which we share by the stipulation, from my child support i pay to her?

Janice's answer | Answered on January 20, 2017

You can not without a Court order simply make any changes that you outline. You can not deduct what is owed and engage in this type of self help. ...

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What if the child support obligor denied his substantial pay increases over the years?

Janice's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

Child support obligations, an a modification proceeding, are really separate from a change in custody. If there is not a change in circumstances...

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NYC Child support date change.

Janice's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

Every Judge is different. However, you must tell the Judge you can not be there is you will be out of town. Having the date and not showing up...

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Would it best for my daughter to file for divorce or wait for the ex husband to file for divorce?

Janice's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

There are many of questions that an attorney should have. Just a few are: Why cant she file until next month? Are there children? Your daughter...

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I pass the test they ask me about my child support y if it so outstanding I told the guy I miss a court date so they to theprice

Janice's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

I am not sure I understand the question. If there is an issue of outstanding child support I will see an attorney. There are several counties in...

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My ex lives in England. His income has tripled but he still pays the same in child support as the last 9 years.

Janice's answer | Answered on January 16, 2017

You can certainly make an application to the court for an upward modification. However, he has to be served. I recommend that you seek the help...

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Apdiv's decision. I need to understand.

Janice's answer | Answered on January 16, 2017

It would be helpful to read the entire decision. Feel free to forward the decision and follow up with a phone call.

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Can my daughter now file for a divorce instead of waiting another 4 months?

Janice's answer | Answered on January 16, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. She can start an action for divorce. However, more information is really needed to determine the grounds on which she...

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Th respondent moved from known appartment, and might leave the country,how do I serve court summons on a child custody issue??

Janice's answer | Answered on January 15, 2017

A custody hearing is something that requires someone with expertise in the area. I do not recommend that you go forward with a hearing without an...

Janice Gail Roven's Answers (282)

Currently divorced and paying alimony - considering forcing ex-spouse to garnish wages for Alimony

May I withhold college tuition payments owed to me, for which we share by the stipulation, from my child support i pay to her?

What if the child support obligor denied his substantial pay increases over the years?

NYC Child support date change.

Would it best for my daughter to file for divorce or wait for the ex husband to file for divorce?

I pass the test they ask me about my child support y if it so outstanding I told the guy I miss a court date so they to theprice

My ex lives in England. His income has tripled but he still pays the same in child support as the last 9 years.

Apdiv's decision. I need to understand.

Can my daughter now file for a divorce instead of waiting another 4 months?

Th respondent moved from known appartment, and might leave the country,how do I serve court summons on a child custody issue??