I've been subpoenaed to family court for a paternity test the day before the court date. Should I have been given advance notice

Most likely the answer is no, if all you received was the summons. The exception would be if you were served with an order to show cause & the...

Yes, ultimately parents can be made to pay a pro-rata share of colleges expenses so long as same could've been reasonably anticipated. Moreover,...

How do I go about divorcing if I have no means to any money

Many lawyers operate on a sliding scale, or alternatively will get the bulk of their fees from the opposing party (assuming you're the "non-monied"...

It's likely, but far from guaranteed. Depending on the wording of your agreement, there was an appellate case reported several years ago standing...

Order enforcements

Neither order is enforceable. An order is only enforceable once it's signed by the Judge & entered in the Clerk's Office (as well as served on the...

Child care

For the father to be required to pay for a nanny, as opposed to daycare, there would need to be a showing of (a) it's necessity, and (b) father's...

How do i file a motion of continuance for temporary custody in bronx, ny

I'm not sure from this what you're looking for a continuance on - is a trial scheduled & you're looking to postpone it? If yes, then generally if...

Payments in addition to Child Support

The only mandatory expenses are basic child support - and unreimbursed educational, medical & child care expenses. Expenses for extracurricular...

My ex refuses to take the children back

Is visitation set pursuant to an order of the court? If so, you're best advised to send her a default notice letter, setting forth the alleged...

I took my ex to court to receive daily phone calls with our child. The order was signed but the 30 days are not up yet. The orde

If the order was signed by the Judge, then it is final. I believe the "30 days" you're talking about is the time to appeal. That said, I'd advise...