What are the chances of a grandmother getting visitation rights to visit grandchildren in NYS.

You can certainly petition for visitation. How likely you would be to get an order depends on an assessment of many factors, such as the extent of...

My husband and I have been living together for 4 years. Over the years, his ex-wife has made two allegations that suggest that

There's little you can do to prevent someone from filing a report or petition against you, but you certainly can marshal a defense. The defense...

Is there prepaid legal advice in New York State?

The best thing to do is to call a lawyer to schedule a consultation. Some lawyers offer either a free initial consultation - or relatively...

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I am divorced 13 yrs. I want to file for support modification. My daughter is in college. I have paid for the first two years.

You are nearly always better off with a lawyer than without one. The question also is whether you ever sent the bills/receipts to the NCP & proof...

Can I revise Child Custody & Visitation document filed last year?

It's a 2-step procedure. First you should file a petition to register the VA order for midification/enforcement in NY. Once it's registered, you...

While the statute as written considers both incomes, what you make does NOT effect the calculation unless combined parental income exceeds...

Can you sue for a false report against your family (child abuse, lack of supervision)

If the report was indicated, then this most likely vacates any ability to sue for a false report. The reason is that to be successful in alleging...

Do I continue to pay support if my 18 yr old child comes to NY from VA and live with his grandmother and work part time?

If the order not only started in NY but is still a NY order, then NY law will apply. That said, if the child begins working & becomes...

Can I change my child support

Yes, you can include an application to modify the child support within the same motion you file in Supreme Court. Whether you'll likely get the...

I will get full custody. How does that affect the maintenance I have to pay my ex and the child support she has to pay me?

The maintenance & child support issues are treated distinctly. Thus, you would (conceivably) pay maintenance to her, and then she would pay child...