I'm going to court with ex. about paying for my daughters college expences. we agreed on 150 a week until 21.

Emancipation cases are difficult to win. Your daughter having an abortion is not a basis to find emancipation. Her refusal to see you after you...

How do I go about appealing a judges decision for child support if I have been the only parent providing the financial support?

It doesn't matter that you always supported your son. When you left your son with his father and his father put your son on public assistance, the...

What are my options when Magistrate asks me whether I agree to a $0 child support order?

You can tell the Magistrate that you do not agree to $0 support. Agreeing to settle for $0 does not waive your right to an attorney. I think you...

What exactly constitutes proof of adultery in the state of New York?

Woody's comment was true about 30 years ago. Many years ago (prior to 1980 I believe) the only ground for divorce in New York was adultery. The...

We are married in usa and my spouse is cheating on me.can he sneak off to DR and file div.Is that legal? We also have property

He can file the divorce. Whether the divorce will be recognized in New York would depend upon whether you were notified and participated in the...

If me and my spouse decide to divorce, am I required to pay him alimony and will he receive half of my pension?

You should have a consultation with an experienced matrimonial lawyer since it is impossible to fully answer the question you posted. In New York,...

You may be able to get a restricted driver's license to go to and from work. Generally speaking, licenses are suspended when you owe the lesser of...

Can magistrate look at pre-retirement income when I ask for modification since child is 21 years old?

If your ex has not filed a cross petition for an increase, you should immediately withdraw your petition for modification. If you do that, the...

In NYC, child support is 17% of gross salary, but why am I asked to disclose additional information such as expenses and assets?

It's 17% of adjusted gross. The court needs your tax return as well as three pay stubs. This is done to see true income since one pay stub might...

What's the best thing to do if a parent refuses to pay child support?

If your brother's case is in Family Court, he does not need a lawyer to pursue it. He merely claims that the money has not been paid and his ex...