My ex is calling cps to create and issue with custody. She is trying to make me look bad based on a prior incident.

As to "what can be done," it depends on what "lies" she's telling CPS - as well as how she believes you were somehow responsible for their "play." ...

I want to postpone as I want a new lawyer

You can see whether the other side will consent to an adjournment. If not, then (as this isn't a case where YOU cannot be present) you will need...

Family law divorce from international country

Are both the wife & husband residing in New York? If yes, then he can just proceed to have her served via a process server - no need in that...

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Visitation

I'd first advise to communicate your concerns to the mother. Give her a chance first to correct the problem. As to whether you report this to CPS...

You can always file a violation petition. Ultimately he has an obligation to pay & if he fails to, the Court can incarcerate him. You can also...

Generally unreimbursed educational costs, such as college expenses, are an add-on to the basic child support. Moreover, generally there is not a...

Visitation

Generally the non-custodial parent must provide items likes clothes & food when caring for the child. If s/he is paying full support, they can...

I married in Peru,now living in NYC for more than 10 yrs. Now we want to file a divorce. Can the divorce be place in NY ?

If you both reside in NY, and have for more than a year, then you can file here. That said, at the least you should have the matter reviewed by an...

I am sued for child support

Well, 17% of $136,000 is far more than $5,500 per year, if that's what you mean. If that's the proposed settlement & you're the payor, you should...

In New York there is a law punishing parents who fraudulently accuse the other parent of abuse of the child. What is the law?

Yes, filing a false report of child abuse is a misdemeanor (NYS Penal Law Sec. 240.50(4)). Furthermore, if proven, it may also be a strong factor...