I am abroad, passport renewal on hold due to child support arrears. How do I settle case w/o going back to US?

The first question is whether the order is from New York. If the order is from New York, you cannot have the case heard in Pennsylvania since the...

Is my ex obligated to help pay for our son's college? He pays child support and our son is 19. He says he is not obligated.

The advice contained in the post of my colleague from GA is not the law in New York. New York law continues support to 21, not 18 and is not...

What is considered emancipation of child support in N.Y.?

If your child is working full time she may be considered emancipated. It depends upon how much money she is earning. If for example, if the job...

What are the rights of a partner in a domestic partnership when getting a "divorce"? There is a 17 month child involved as well

Domestic partners have no property rights or right to spousal support. The only financial right is child support and add-ons.

Are there benefits to file a child custody modification in NYS supreme court versus Family court?

In Supreme Court it is difficult to do anything without an attorney. In Family Court it is easier to either appear pro se or have an attorney...

Would courts consider an every other weekend dad to increase custody or would they think I only want it to decrease Cs amounts?

Any increase in support due to increased child care has nothing to do with custody unless you are seeking parenting time during the same time...

Can I get a emergency custody change?

File an order to show cause in family court seeking to modify the prior court order. However, unless there is an emergency situation it is...

Making up lost custody time

You should consult with an attorney before agreeing to anything with the mother of your child to discuss legal strategy.

Taxes can I claim my kids on w4 if ex claims on tax return.....its joint custody equal time shared at both homes....also

If there is nothing mentioned in your divorce judgment or stipulation concerning taxes, and you both have equal parenting time, the parent...

Threatening to fight for custody is not a crime. However, if he is physically abusive or threatening in some other manner, you may be able to...

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