Can a Judge make decision without seeing both parties in matter of modification of child support and alimony and arrears?

When a motion is filed in Supreme Court, some judges do not require a court appearance and instead decide the motion on the papers. There is no...

Divorce / Custody : Can the Judge give me an 18b attorney but not award child support, maintenance and counsel fees?

I cannot tell for sure what court your case is in. However, if it is in Supreme Court as part of a divorce case, the judge has no responsibility...

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My babydaddy is behind 3 months in child support I noe is not much but I only get $60 a month which doesnt help much

You should file a petition for enforcement/violation and a second petition for an upward modification. If your support is not being paid through...

My ex wife is demanding that I now pay my son's college tuition since he turned 21 and support has ended. My son is in his 3rd

Unless there is an agreement requiring you to pay for college past the age of 21, you do not have to pay college for your son. As set forth by the...

Grandma of my sons father made allegations at my work that cost me my job,what do I do, she wants custody?her son lost custody

Your ex's mother would have to show that you were unfit for her to get custody since there is a very high standard of proof that must be shown when...

What happens to the custody agreement if I ge back with my ex wife?

The original agreement would still survive, however living together for a period of time may be enough to establish a change of circumstances with...

Family law subpoenas

The court doesn't charge any fees, however you will have to pay a nominal fee to the witness as well as a fee to the process server since you...

We have temporary custody under a "v" docket and want to know if we have to file a petition for permanent custody before trial

If you have a lawyer, you should talk to your lawyer about this issue. However, if you filed a petition for custody and were given an temporary...

Can I qualify for a Cost of Living Adjustment ? I've had no increase since my divorce in August of 2000.

You should file a petition in Family Court to have your support paid through the Support Collection Unit. This way the support will be taken...

The father of my kids has multiple bank account which has over 10,000 can that be used for raise child support cost .

If your order of support is being paid through the Support Collection Unit or whatever name is used in your County of the Agency that collects...