Can I share custody of our children if I live CA and she lives in NY?

"Shared Custody" is where you split custody 50-50. I believe you're talking about "joint custody" in which the parents must consult each other on...

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What form(s) do I fill out to request emergency "quantum merit" attorney fees in family court?

Generally an attorney's fees motion must be filed by your attorney. The reason is that the attorney generally needs to submit an affirmation...

I need a custody divorce lawyer

You'll need to shop around. One method is to use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on Avvo & check the particular attorney's ratings. You can also check...

What form do I fill out to request an emergency temporary modification of child support in family court?

My question is: trial on what? If you filed a support modification petition & the earliest date the court gave you is 6 months from now, then...

Is a court order needed to stop paying child support or can i just stop paying when my son is 21 next month?

Unless there is a valid written agreement extending support beyond 21, then you can just stop paying. If there is a garnishment & it doesn't stop,...

Can I get custody of my Grandniece who resides in house with her father and my immediate family.

You ultimately need to prove "persistent neglect" on the part of the father in order to win custody. Certainly while he's residing with you the...

Child support for my son ceases when he reaches the age of 21. does that pertain to medical prem as well?

Yes, unless there is a stipulation of settlement providing otherwise, basic support as well as the "add-ons" (medical & educational) end at age 21....

Valid Reasons for reducing child support payment

First, the Court cannot generally change the percentage, unless the combined parental income exceeds $141,000 (as of 2014). Second, how likely the...

Can a Trial commence with no Note of Issue filed no discovery? Found out NOI was "filed" 9 months after divorce done w/o me.

Since your narrative sounds quite bizarre (I'm not saying it isn't true), the best thing I can advise you to do is to obtain ALL of the documents...

I feel that the mother of my children is using poor judgement in regards to the safety of my children. Am I over reacting?

You should at the least bring these issues to the attention of the Attorney for the Children. You should also strongly consider filing an order to...

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