SOLE CUSTODY & CHILD SUPPORT

Agreeing to sole custody would not relieve your fiance of the responsibility to pay child support. The only way a parent is relieved of his or her...

Prenuptial agreement

There is no requirement that a prenuptial agreement have 2 witnesses, however it does have to be signed in the presence of a notary in...

There is no such thing as common law marriage in New York. However, you do not have to leave unless you are served with eviction papers. The...

My friend and I own a home together in NYC. His wife is divorcing him; Her name is not on deed and not on mortgage.

You friend's wife cannot force you to sell the house without bringing a lawsuit against you. Your friend on the other hand may have his interest...

In New York, once a divorce is filed, is it possible to petition the court to change the grounds for filing the divorce?

Yes, you can keep the same index number and file an amended summons with notice or an amended summons and complaint for divorce.

I am suing father for paternity/child support in NYC, but the child and I are in TX. Can I teleconference in for ALL hearings?

There is an interstate process for child support where you litigate the case in Texas and he litigates in New York. New York law is used and...

I am the non custodial parent, I would like to know Wud my child support end

If your son either lives with you full-time or goes into the military, support would end before he turned 21. You need to file a petition to...

My question is regarding child support modifications.

Proving fraud and getting retroactive support is difficult, It really depends upon the information included in your settlement papers or financial...

Can mother of my child and I agree to drop child support case and I pay support through a joint bank account I have with her?

Yes, the mother can always withdraw her petition for support. You should ask the support magistrate to vacate the order and refund any money being...

My husband secured a Mexican divorce in March 1971. There is no record of this divorced that we can find.Is this divorced legal?

You should consult with a trust and estates lawyer. If there is no evidence of the divorce, you may be considered married. If you are considered...