Common law marriage

You should consult with a local divorce lawyer to find out whether in fact his common law marriage exists - many people think they have a common...

The better way to resolve this is to discuss the issue with her. If you're moving towards a divorce or separation, you should try to minimize...

Child support

The previous answers may be accurate in other states, but not in New York. While you may be able to petition for an upward modification, your ex...

What is considered a "criminal case" in NY? Is malpractice by a professional in litigation considered criminal?

Malpractice is a civil tort - a variant on negligence.

Limit for child support

That's actually incorrect. The $130,000 statutory maximum can be exceeded, and regularly is. How much you would be expected to pay is based on...

What are my rights as a custodial parent,

Your rights are determined by your settlement and/or divorce judgment. Most such agreements make provision for telephone contact with the child.

For child abuse cases in nyc, and child is in foster care how long should it take to receive visits and for child to come home?

That can't be determined from the information you posted.

Family Matters..

You would have to appear in the court in which the modification petition was filed, unless the judge allowed you to appear by telephone.

Child Age - New York

1. There's no magic age. 2. 21, unless the child is in college, in which case it's 22 -except if the child becomes emancipated at some earlier...

Im living in new york im paying child support im getting married will the courts have both our incomes combine.

Probably not, unless you've claimed that you can't pay the Child Support Standards Act amounts because of poverty.