Trial question

There is no bright-line rule which applies in all cases & in all counties. It depends on a number of factors, such as how far apart the parties...

Can my mom do this?

Your mother could conceivably kick you out, but she cannot take custody of your daughter without a court order or your permission. If she kicks...

One of 2 kids is going to live now with father. how will this change child support?

I careful reading of your divorce agreement is in order. There was a recent appellate decision stating that unless there is precise language in...

Can I leave my mom's home in New York and move to a different state when I turn 18?

Yes, so long as you know that you'll arguably forfeit your right to receive financial support from your parents by doing so. Schedule a consult...

Do I have to petition the court for an end of child support, even when the support is supposed to end on the 21st birthday?

You shouldn't need to, but if there's a garnishment & it doesn't cease upon the child turning 21, then you should file a petition to terminate...

Is this legal child support question

I'm not sure I understand your query, if if you became disabled since entry of the prior order, this would appear to be a basis for modification. ...

What should I do?

You cannot have the child "adopted" unless there's a significant other willing to adopt the baby. Thus, the biological father will retain...

I am trying to have child support terminated because the child is over 25 of age. NYC support unit is giving me the run around.

Do you have an order terminating support? If yes, then they should terminate the garnishment. If they're refusing to do so, file for an Art. 78...

Child Custody and Unemployed

Not necessarily - financial ability to support the child is indeed one factor the Judge will consider, but it is one factor amongst many. If most...

No, not necessarily. They should produce a letter to you within 60 days stating they investigated the allegations and are "unfounding" the report...