Custodial parent in divorce finds a job, and taking ex to court for spousal support and maintenance

If the ex-spouse who receives spousal support (i.e., maintenance) starts working, some divorce agreements provide that same is an automatic basis...

I have an open child support order with my ex-husband, who has not really paid much in the past 10 years.

You can just file a petition to terminate the support. You can go to the Clerk's Office of the Family Court - they can assist you in drafting the...

How can I get sole custody of my 2 children?

You should file a petition for sole custody. If he's convicted of the domestic violence against you, then the odds would be very long indeed for...

"Do I need to pay support?"

You still need to pay support until the order is modified. You may file a petition claiming the child has emancipated himself by virtue of his...

Is a lawyer worth paying with a custody and child support case

The carrot-and-stick to child support when dealing with an off-the-books person is either he pays or he goes to jail. That simple. Most father's...

Will I get approved for retro pay at my upcoming fair hearing?

It depends in part on what proof you have that the children's issues pre-dated the approval date. Many people can benefit from the services of a...

Why would a magistrate approve a modification if the respondent has not paid in a few years?

A Magistrate may still grant the modification going forward, but cannot modify prior to the date of the petition filing (thus, the arrears would...

What can I do to get what I need from my husband's lawyer?

Make sure to write (business-like) correspondence to the lawyer so there's a track-record of your attempts to resolve the pre-trial issues. ...

My ex husband agreed to pay for college, equivalent to a NYS College. What does that mean? He is trying to pay only tuition.

If the wording is "college expenses," then most Magistrates will construe this to include tuition, fees, room-and-board and necessary books. ...

At what point will it become legal for me to lock my adult son out of my apartment without an order of protection?

If would depend, in part, on whether your son is below age 21 & the nature of the allegations. Schedule a consult with a NYC Family Law attorney...

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