Is a order of protection from Westchester county valid in the 5 boroughs?

An order of protection is valid anywhere in the State. For more info, please consult a Westchester Domestic Violence attorney.

Can I sue my ex to share college expenses I have already spent for my son? My son will be 21 in few weeks.

Technically what should've happened is when there was a dispute as to who pays what, the issue should've been put in court right away. Now that...

I have 50/50 custody with my ex-wife

It depends - if you earn more than she, the unfortunately you're deemed the "non-custodial parent" for support purposes. You would then be able to...

I live in nyc. I have an order for child support if my sons father wins his lawsuit is my son entitled to some of the money?

Beyond the issue of compensation for lost wages, a large lump-sum may be considered as a factor in warranting a deviation from guidelines. ...

How many times can I petition for contempt to court for child support? He isn’t consistent.

You may generally file on an annual basis for enforcement. You should request money judgment which accrue interest, counsel fees (assuming you...

How to avoid paying high child support when I just lost my job?

If you recently lost your job thru no fault of your own, then file the modification petition. You're required to produce proof you were not fired...

Does a termination of parental expire if adoption was rejected?

If by "termination of parental rights" you mean a "surrender" signed in the context of the pending adoption case, then I'd advise to have it done...

Can I kick my husband out he’s not on my lease

Generally New York does not honor "self-help" remedies. If you want your husband out, either he needs to agree, or you need to file for divorce &...

In the Child Support Modification case, if I cannot provide financial disclosure because joint taxes with my current wife?

You cannot redact your wife's social security number, but all other information should be disclosed. You can also produce her W-2's so the court...

Was the separation agreement incorporated into a judgment/order? What does the agreement say about modifying support and/or exchanging financial...