You cannot do so retroactively - unless the custodial parent agrees to credit those payments. Going forward, if you have the money for the rent...

What can I do if the mother of my child does not allow me to take my child on vacation?

If you don't have a custody/visitation order in place, file a petition with the Family Court. If travel is for this summer, I'd suggest to file it...

What is the reason for my court appearance as the Plaintiff in my uncontested divorce?

If your spouse defaulted in appearance, then it's likely the court appearance is what's called an "Inquest Hearing." This entails serving your ex...

Hi.i have a restraining order against my husband out of weschester county!

If your order of protection states no electronic communication, and does not provide any exceptions, then it would appear he violated the order. ...

Retiring from nys have a dro from xwife was married for 6yrs. Can my current wife of 20 yrs b my beneficiary?

Whether you can make your current wife your "surviving spouse" depends on not only the wording of your DRO, but also the wording of your settlement...

Correct - the statute of limitations for adultery is 5 years. That said, NY now has "no-fault" divorce, which is how 99% of litigants get divorced...

What can I do not to let my xwife get any of my retirement ?

Let's put it this way - you can certainly file a motion to enforce the child support - and then the probable settlement would be that she...

You cannot get divorced without him being served - but you can still serve him with the divorce summons in jail. You'd just need to get him served...

I owe over $120,000 in child support and I can't relax. How much time am I facing in New York State?

You can serve up to 6 months in jail for each violation. Violation petitions, however, could be filed annually and thus you may be looking at...

Residential custody?

I wouldn't think the child living with the 21yo would be in the child's best interests. That said, of course, there are many factors which go into...