Why do I lost custody if my daughter goes to live with her father we have joined custody I have last say?

If your child is 17yo, she can pretty much choose to live with either parent. The reality is that even if the Court allows the case to proceed to...

Legal Custody Family Court

No - the terms "legal custody" & "primary residential custody" are interchangeable. The NCP can petition for joint custody, on the other hand,...

What is the proper way to submit an Affidavit not attached to an order or motion?

I'd need to understand the context in which you're seeking to submit the affidavit. Generally affidavits are submitted in support of - or in reply...

What is divorce separation mandatory period in New York

There is no minimum separation period, unless the parties were doing so pursuant to a Separation Agreement & using that as grounds for divorce (in...

In a 50/50 shared custody situation, which parent can claim the child when filing taxes.

I agree with Ms Fiss - if you and the other parent have the child EXACTLY 50% of the time, then you should get the deduction. That said, I'd...

I'm married with a son I conceived before I got married with another man. Can I take the biological father to court for support?

If your husband signed an acknowledgement of paternity (merely having his name on the birth certificate is not the same thing), then in addition to...

Will I continue to get child support in nys if my child attends a five year high school.

Yes, support continues until age 21 in New York. Thus, whether she needs another year of high school won't affect anything. Schedule a...

Goals & Standards

First, a Magistrate cannot "withdraw" a petition - only a party may do so. If he dismissed your modification petition, the only way the Magistrate...

What is the difference in family law between what a judge "orders" and "directs" a party t do?

It really depends on the context in which the "direction" is made. Generally a party is only required to do something if that something is reduced...

Ex agreed to settlement under oath now wont sign written agreement so can get court order

Do you have a date to return to court? If yes, then simply return before the Magistrate & report same. Have the written agreement prepared &...

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