The parent earning more money pays child support to the other parent. The fact that there is a 50/50 split can be a basis to deviate from child...

I am very concerned for my 3 year olds safety when she's with dad. What can I do?

You should immediately file a petition to modify the prior order to stop the overnight parenting time and request supervised parenting time if you...

My sons father has file for sole custody alleging that I am not a fit mother. What is considered unfit? Will he be questioned?

Unfitness could mean different things such as being a drug abuser, alcoholic or abusive to your child. The standard for unfitness in New York is...

Can my portion of child suppt be raised if I earned $10,000 more last year due to getting severance $ & starting a new job?

If you are speaking about the pro-rata amount for add-ons, it is unlikely that the non-custodial parent can come to court to seek an increase. If...

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Mistake in Order on Objection

You can do both. You can file a notice of appeal and still make a motion to reconsider if you think that a mistake has been made by the court. ...

I have custody of my children from my second marriage, how will that affect the support order I am paying to my first wife?

It's unlikely that the court will lower your child support for your first child due to you having custody of your two other child. However, if...

Does the mother HAVE to be at a child support hearing?

You will most likely be required to participate in the court proceeding. The court may allow you to appear by telephone instead of in person but in...

Which order/stipulation is final authority? Stipulation & Order for child support and Spousal Maintenance or Judgmnt of Divorce?

You need to consult with a lawyer to sort this out and figure out which order of support applies. The terms would be dictated by what the orders...

At divorce agreement ex husband to pay 50% of college tuition till age 21. he did not pay kids are older Can wife demand payment

It really depends on when the college payment was due and when the divorce stipulation was made. It it was made before 1987, the statute of...

Non custodial parent rights for claiming child tax deduction.

No, what you have been told is incorrect, The Family Court has no jurisdiction to decide to grant you the tax exemption for your child. There...