I live outside of NY but my case and lawyer is in Bronx Family court. Is my lawyer trying to get over me?

It's hard to say whether your lawyer is not doing enough without a full assessment of the facts. I agree you should file a petition to hold the...

Can a Judge make decision without seeing both parties in matter of modification of child support and alimony and arrears?

He probably would've been better off filing in Family Court - especially if he's representing himself. Yes, Supreme Court may make a "summary...

Alimony

While possible, if all she's making is about $38,000 per year, the amount you're likely to get would be relatively small. Here's a calculator to...

Divorce Custody - Are you allowed to have your lawyer present by Forensics Evaluation?

You would need to have your lawyer file a motion for court permission. Generally the forensics process is meant to be just between the examiner &...

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If my child's father files for paternity can I file for child support before the court date ?

Yes, you can - and should - file a petition for custody. Technically, he would need to file a separate petition for visitation. As for whether...

If my son was to give up his parental rights is he still obligated to pay child support?

There is not such thing under NY law as "giving up parental rights" unless they are terminated stemming from a child welfare case or there's an...

If me and my husband were to get a divorce would i be in tiled to half the money on the house.

If he bought it before the marriage & never put your name on the title, then it's separate property. You may, however, still be entitled to a...

Hello i am a non custodial parent who is currently paying child support to my 20 year old daughter.

Unless your daughter is completely self-supporting, or never returns home to visit her mother, then it's unlikely you'll be able to terminate...

Hi my daugther is going to be 20 this month and she not in college and she has a little job and her mom remarried

You can generally only terminate child support if the child is completely self-supporting. As such, her job would need to be a full-time job...

My x is not paying his co-pay to me what can I do. Also, i started taking my daughter to colleges and sent him a bill on half.

Send an itemized letter via certified mail, return receipt along with the bills he owes (so you can prove he received them. If he fails to pay,...