Can child support take my stimulus-check at all.

Yes, child support can take our stimulus check if you owe arrears. If you are seeking to reduce child support, you can file a petition for...

If you are living with your mother and she is supporting you, your mother is the person who can sue your father, not you. If you are living on your...

What does it mean when a divorce stipp indicates that the ex spouse waves enhanced earnings ?

No, it doesn't mean that the increased earnings don't get counted. The law has since changed; however under prior law, "enhanced earnings" was a...

Calculating child support?

If either party wants to increase or decrease a child support order, a petition would have to be filed with the court. The standard of proof would...

What is the best way to handle a joint custody visitation order during the coronavirus pandemic?

Courts in New York have recently ruled that COVID-19 does not change the validity of a prior order of custody and parenting time. Three cases were...

Do I have the right to know why my daughters fathers partner lost custody of her child?

You don't have the right to obtain a copy of her court case records since they are restricted to the parties, the court and counsel.

Your wife should file a petition in court to request relocation or modify the prior existing order if there is a prior order of custody. These...

Am I in contempt if my 15 year old daughter refuses to step foot out of the house due to the pandemic?

It appears that you have done all you can and it is unlikely that you will be held liable for your daughter's actions. If you can, you should have...

As the other attorneys here have said, simply tell your child to say goodbye and hang up. 15 minutes is more than sufficient.

What may I do so that I will pay less or no for the cost of attorney for the child?

You need to retain counsel. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should request that the court appoint counsel. If you are currently unemployed, you...