When marrying someone who has a child, is the new step parent automaticly considered a legal guardian?

Without a court order or agreement, the step-parent would have no legal status via a vis that child. Regarding the biological father, an...

Does the Support Magistrate have discretion in determining whether to approve a downward modification in child support......

Yes, a statute was passed in 2010 stating that all judgments/orders enetered after the effective date are subject to automatic modification after 3...

Social services newyork

The mere fact that your support is paid thru DSS does not give him an advantage in the custody proceeding. He can always petition for custody, but...

What does being the custodial parent mean

If you don't have a court order of custody, then the Magistrate was merely stating that, for child support purposes, you're the custodial parent...

Final Decree? Once the decision is made, how long does it officially take for one to be divorced?

In NYC, it usually takes on average 4-5 months from the time a judgment is submitted for signature until you're actually divorced. That said, the...

My husband is in Contempt of Court for not paying me arrears owed. Can a judge deny it and not even address it?

If there's already a decision on the motion, then you would technically need to file another motion if you want the Judge to make another decision....

How can my mom learn to read?

I'm unsure how you think this is a question for a lawyer. If you aren't seeking legal advise, you're on the wrong website.

Ex hasnt made any payments on a previous child support settlement. When should I take him back to court and for how much?

The answer depends on what the actual court order says. If it captured your agreement & says he only owes $5,000, then that's all you can enforce....

Not legally separated yet but hubby took all our money and closed our joint account- I have not filed a support order yet...

Yes, you're presumptively entitled to 50% of the marital portion of his pension. That said, it's not that you're entitled to "half his income,"...

Child support is being revisited in my case due to the 3 year rule, and I'm asking for a downward modification. While the 15%..

Your understanding is correct, in that the phrasing of the statute is an "either/or." Thus, either there is a substantial change, OR a 15% change...

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