You should only be paying once. It's possible for the courts of one state to assist in collection from another state; however you should only be...

Can the custodial parent withhold visitation that is agreed upon through a court order during the current executive order?

The child's mother should be allowing parenting time to you pursuant to your court order. You could try to file a motion in family court to seek...

If I have an open CPS? Can my daughter visit my mother in another state

The answer to that question would depend upon the terms of your prior court order and whether there are any on-going court proceedings at this...

Long Distance Visitation - coronavirus

The courts are open for "essential" and "emergency" cases. There was a recent case in the New York Law Journal decided in Bronx County very similar...

They can file a neglect petition against you for the positive marijuana result. You should contact a local family law attorney to find out what...

Can I take my child with me on a trip if I dont have custody?

If the grandparents have legal custody, you can't take her on the trip without their permission or a court order. A 17 year old is a minor and...

Can I relocate without court intervention if the other parent consents?

It would depend upon what your court order says. If you had an attorney draft a stipulation, the standard language on a no relocation clause would...

Are couples able to negotiate child support during this time? Whose responsibility is it?

Everything is different due to Covid-19. The courts are closed and no one knows for sure what standard the courts will use on these downward...

Yes, if you are receiving public assistance for your children, you have assigned your rights for support to the government and they are supposed to...

Child support is 25% of your adjusted gross income. This means the total minus Social Security, Medicare and New York City tax. If $504 was your...