You must resolve the custodial issues first before a judge will sign your judgment of divorce. The New York Family Court is still very backed up...

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When either parent is on public assistance, the City of New York will seek payment for the time period in which the parent received public...

The short answer is yes. Whether he turns his in or not is not relevant to whether you follow the orders of the judge.

File a child support petition in the county where you live.

That depends on alot of factors. Did you sign a settlement agreement or did a child support magistrate order the amount you pay ? Is the person you...

Based on the facts you have presented, you should discuss whether this is a good idea with your attorney. Yes, a judge will allow a carve out for...

You need a lawyer based on what you are stating that he is saying.

You are far better off in matters of child custody to have an attorney represent your interests. It is never too short notice to hire a lawyer....

You need an attorney. This is a question that appears simple on its face but in fact is not. Do you know where your husband is? Can you serve him...

You need to make an application to the family court in the jurisdiction where the child lives and then have the father properly served with the...