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Case filed in the Bronx, New York State family court for child support, has the statue of limitations run out?
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Answered on October 25, 2017
There is generally a 20-year statute of limitations. It's based on "when the claim accrues," so at least some of the arrears may/may not be able...
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My granddaughter was given a court appointed lawyer about six months ago and she has yet to talk to my 6 yr old granddaughter ?
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Answered on October 25, 2017
Your son, through his attorney, should raise this to the Judge. Attorneys for Child are absolutely required to speak with their client. Schedule...
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When we go back to ct., I want to submit a printout of the web page as evidence.. The judge isn't technology savvy. Is this ok?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
It depends - if the print-out is from a government website, an increasing number of Judges are finding that such print-outs are exceptions to the...
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Can I get a divorce a month after my marriage?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
You generally wouldn't qualify for a divorce - yet - without waiting 6 months to file a no-fault divorce. You may be able to file for an annulment...
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Just won a motion for my ex to split our child's college per the agreement. Q: Do I have a shot at having my ex pay legal fees?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
I would not advise to submit the motion yourself, as there are several legal requirements you need to include in the motion which you may/may not...
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My children's father does not want me to go back into the home that we both own.
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Answered on October 23, 2017
Unfortunately there is no basis - assuming you are not married to him - to move back into a house he owns & essentially kick him out. The child...
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Can I collect snap and child support at the same time?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
Most likely yes - but you need to report any change of your income (including receipt of child support) to HRA. This may (depending on the amount)...
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How can my husband get custody of my handicap son, his step-son whom bio-father is dead?
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Answered on October 23, 2017
Your options would be: (a) file a step-parent adoption case, or (b) await the circumstance of your (hopefully extremely unlikely) demise - he can...
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My son wants to speak to the family court, child protective services but can't because he is in a teen treatment center.
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Answered on October 19, 2017
Once the Court assigns an Attorney to represent him, the attorney will have the ability to speak with him wherever he is. That said, unless the...
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Order of affiliation was given a almost 2 years ago can he still make the changes with out going to court ?
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Answered on October 19, 2017
An Order of Filiation does not in itself result in a name change. That said, if the Bio father isn't visiting the child, you may wish to consider...