I have a court date set for next week on which my ex-husband is petitioning the court for a downward modification and reduction

It's really impossible for an attorney to instruct a litigant how to handle your case whether it be in an AVVO post or by consultation. That being...

With proof, can I recover support paid when my 20 yr old child moved out from mom?

If the case was handled in New York and involves a New York State court order, the age of emancipation is 21, not 18. It doesn't matter that the...

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I am filing a petition to reduce my child support based on my tax return

The court will look at your 2013 tax return, however if you are making more in 2014, the court will in all likelihood use your 2014 income by...

I live in ny state I receive child support for my 18 yr old daughter she recently moved out, am I still entitled to the support?

You should continue to receive support until the father takes you to court for termination of support. Assuming that your order is from New York,...

In NYS with the no fault law...why would a wife go to trial? I'm talking 30 witnesses?!

You should retain a local matrimonial attorney if you have not already done so. Fault is irrelevant as to issues of support and equitable...

The father's residence overseas has no relevance to the issue of New York's jurisdiction. If New York issued the order, New York has jurisdiction...

You can't just stop paying support. You need to go to Family Court and file a petition for termination. The fact that he is living away from his...

Can child support take money from my bank account if I am receiving survivors benefit as a claimant or from my sons account?

If you owe money for back child support and the Support Collection finds an account, they will take the money from you regardless of the...

How do I get my possessions back from my mother.

You should talk to your mom and have your father talk to her too. If there is a divorce action pending, the court may order your mother to return...

My husband left 7 months ago. He left our daughter with me. I filed for divorce in March. Complaint asking for child support.

If you haven't retained counsel, you should do so. If you have hired an attorney, you should talk to your lawyer about any concerns you may...