Would a judge modify a permanent order of protection at the protected persons request? do they need a lawyer?
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Answered on February 03, 2021
The answer to your question depends largely on whether the order was from criminal court, or Family Court. If from Family Court, then file a...
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How to request a copy of court documents?
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Answered on February 03, 2021
You can - but you're best advised to keep copies for yourself. Indeed, all exhibits should be copied to each side - so if you did not receive a...
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Can I request a child support reduction if I have to help pay for family member expenses?
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Answered on February 03, 2021
The short answer is no - expenses you pay for a family member are not generally able to be considered by the magistrate in reducing child support. ...
Will the judge penalize me for not giving dad additional time?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
You're best advised to keep a careful paper-trail with the Father. Explain your reasons for declining his request - and that it's not intended to...
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How to correct errors of math and multiple overlapping void orders enforcement resulting in Excess payments interstate?
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Answered on January 27, 2021
One cannot answer this question without review of the orders & pleading in the case - as well as the SCU history. That said, if neither party...
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If i’m on child support, Do I have rights?
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Answered on January 26, 2021
Visitation is a right but not an obligation. And no - once an order of filiation is set by the court, you cannot "sign over your parental rights"...
How do we split appreciation and interest on separate property in New York?
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Answered on January 26, 2021
Retirement assets are generally divisible based on the active appreciation from time of marriage to the date of the divorce filing. Most of the...
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How can I attain sole custody of my 5 year old son?
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Answered on January 22, 2021
Just file a Petition in Family Court for Sole Custody. The Judge can absolutely consider periods of effective abandonment to impact what, if any,...
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?Can I leave New York with child even if I let the non-custodian know a year in advance?
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Answered on January 21, 2021
The length of time of the advance notice does not matter in this instance. If the Father's not consenting to the move, then you'll need to file a...
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I have sent my papers in for a no contest divorce. My wife didn't sign. How long does it take for the judge to sign the divorce
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Answered on January 21, 2021
Hopefully she was personally served via a process server then - otherwise the Court won't issue a Judgment. FYI - "document service companies" are...