Each side is supposed to file a Proposed Statement of Disposition per Rule 202.16 (http://www.nycourts.gov/rules/trialcourts/202.shtml#16). Each...

When setting up child support is it based on this years salary or or an average over so many years

Neither - child support is presumptively based upon your last year's tax return per the child support statute. That said, if you have a...

Can I enforce a notarized letter of agreement from the father to pay child support?

If it was a mere letter, even if notarized, then the answer is: most likely not. The only out-of-court agreements which are enforceable in this...

My ex wife has physical custody but we have joint decision making. She has been making unilateral decisions without my input.

Yes - if you haven't been, you should keep a paper-trail of the alleged violations as well. You should not allow the situation to persist however...

What can I do if my ex husband is taking a while to review and sign QDRO?

Unless there is something in the settlement agreement requiring your husband's attorney to submit the QDRO, then they may drag it out. You may...

Im divorcing I have 2 kids prior to marriage 4 altogether. I have a verbal agreement w/my Ex. Do my moneyorders and kids count?

If the divorce with your current wife has already been filed & she's submitted a pleading requesting child support, then the 2 kids with her will...

I have a trial date of april 30 2014 ,I recieved request for dcuments I couldnt possibly put together in 7 days .what do i do ?

It depends on what you received - a subpoena or a mere disclosure notice. If a subpoena, then there is support for the argument that you have the...

My husband moved out. I'm not ready to file for divorce but need to know if I should I retain a lawyer at this point?

If you're not ready to file for divorce, it doesn't seem to me like you'd need to retain an attorney yet. That said, as to whether you should move...

Please someone help me understand something about willful failure to pay child support

More details would be needed to effectively answer your question. Generally if a witness is called to the stand, you may impeach their...

Is there a case law or previous ruling where nyc family court upheld a custody order from another state that was issued 4 month

Generally NY will recognize custody orders issued from another state. However, there must be a determination that the other state had proper...