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Is it always guaranteed that if you represent yourself in custody court in NY that you will most likely lose your case?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
Naturally, it is difficult for a non-lawyer to do a trial as effectively as a trained trial lawyer. But, often the courts will be more lenient...
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If both kids are away @ college 21 & 17 y/o. Do i have to pay child support?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
We need more information to answer this. Are you paying support under a court order or an agreement? If it is a judicial order (not based on an...
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If both parties got given an order of protection in a DV case and the date is until the court date. Can they talk then?
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Answered on September 11, 2012
First, you have to look at the scope of the temporary order of protection ("TOP"). However, even the least restrictive prevents parties from...
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My ex makes 150k a year and is court ordered to pay his NY state required 17%. Can he reduce this amount?
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Answered on August 10, 2012
Child support is based on gross income, not net income. The court cannot consider his "expenses" in determining child support. The court will...
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In New York up until what age is child support ordered if the child graduates high school and doesn't go to college?
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Answered on August 06, 2012
The question is whether your son is emancipated after 18, or continues to be dependent on his parents for support. Unless a child emancipates...
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I have a 7 and a 3 year old do my children have say what parent they want to live with?
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Answered on August 06, 2012
Given the ages of the children, the court is unlikely to give much weight to their opinions. The older the children get, the more weight the judge...
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How much child support would I have to pay?
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Answered on August 03, 2012
I cannot answer the question without knowing how much income each of you (you and the mother) reported on your taxes for last year.
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Joint ownership of assets w/current spouse - can court take them for non-payment of child support in NY
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Answered on August 03, 2012
This is a complicated answer. If the court orders you to pay support which you cannot afford, then you will accumulate arrears and, ultimately,...
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Stay at home mom for entire marriage ...23 yrs If I file for divorce who pays for lawyers?
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Answered on August 02, 2012
There is not enough information to answer this question. We would need to know how much he earns and what the available assets are.
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I was recieving 307.00 a week, for child support and alimony. Now my ex lost his job and recieves unemployment of 350.00 a week.
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Answered on August 02, 2012
Assuming you have one child, you could expect support to be reduced to about $230-$240/mo. However, this is not automatic. Your ex has to apply...
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