If the separation agreement states a child support dollar figure but has no salary increase adjustment consideration what happen

If the agreement was executed prior to the divorce law amendment (10/1/10), then the standard to modify support done pursuant to agreement is...

Each party may sign & notarize separately, though the prenup only becomes effective after both parties sign. Moreover, witnesses are not needed. ...

Joint physical custody

If you exactly split the waking & asleep hours 50%-50%, then you have de facto shared/joint custody. In this instance, he'd be right. Thus, you...

How do I file for a divorce in New York when I filed legal separation in CA and how long does the divorce process take?

Either of you can file for an uncontested in NY so long as you've both been residents of NY for more than 1 year. Most likely, the divorce will...

One parent had a lawyer, other did not. In the parenting plan

The way one proves allegations are false is at a trial. If you signed off on a settlement, then you waived a trial & thus waived your ability to...

Are there any options to have a 65% garnishment of Social Security Benefits for child support arrears reduced?

If the garnishment reduces your income below the self-support reserve (135% of the poverty line), then you can petition for a reduction. You can...

Why would a Domestic Violence case be sent to family court?

Most likely, there is either a Family Court filing or the Court determined they had minor children & thus wished to issue a visitation order for...

Wanting to divorce a NYS inmate

You can commence the divorce yourself. You'd ultimately need to serve him with the summons via the warden, or get him to sign the consent. ...

In my mind, the law is neither tricky nor murky. For custody & visitation purposes, the court loses jurisdiction at age 18 - same cannot be...

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