Can my daughter's father take her out of her home state of NY during his parenting time w/o my knowledge &/or consent?

Unless there is a court order specifically prohibiting him from leaving New York, he is free to travel out of New York. He does not have to tell...

It depends upon your financial situation and how much you need the $10k. You could say "no" and reduce the arrears to a judgment where you can...

I bought my home in 1992 and married in 2004 does my wife have any claim to my home financially or otherwise?

She could have a right to the appreciation from 2004 to the commencement of the action for divorce. You should have a consultation with an...

What can non custodial parent do when they don't pay child support and say their license is suspended?

You can file a petition in Family Court for violation and enforcement. You could have his wages garnished and have the payment through the support...

How long and how costly if I file a divorce now

I agree. You have not given enough information, however even with more information, it is very hard to estimate time and cost. You need to have a...

What do i need to do if i want to get a divorce?

You and your husband need to be living here in New York for at least one year to file for divorce. This means that you cannot get a divorce in New...

what happens if I don't make it to the child support hearing and she put a restraining order on me

The court can do the case without you and then garnish your paycheck. You should always go to court for all of your court appearances. You should...

When my ex keeps denying his pro rata share of the statutory add ons, and it accumulated for 4-5 months already, can I ask

It depends on where you case is scheduled. If it's scheduled in Family Court, it unlikely that the filing will result in payment any sooner. If...

My ex has failed to pay me. Affidavit of support was filed but a mix up had both of us missing the court date. how do I refile

If you have a court order for support you can go to Family Court and file a petition to seek enforcement. If you do not have an order you need to...

How can i get the father of my kids to pay child supoort

You should consult with a lawyer to represent you in your child support case. If you had him served properly, the court can make an order without...