Child Support/Welfare

Each state has their own qualification standards for public assistance, so it's possible if the mother was doing workfare or something related, she...

My Child Support Order

If I understand you correctly, then you are right that for 1 child, the court should take 17% of adjusted gross income after subtraction of the...

I need to under what do I do after I have filed Verified answer and counter claim with the court

You should consult the court's website for forms & information. You should also at the least schedule a consultation with an Orange/Westchester...

NYC Family court, Child Support Motion to Compel discovery with papers being served, do I INCLUDE transcript pages

If the Court directed respondent to produce certain documents "on the record," then yes.

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How to withdraw an temporary of protection in family court before the preliminary hearing?

You ultimately have to go to court & have the Judge vacate the order. As such, the earliest court date is probably the preliminary date, but you...

NYC Family court, Child Support Motion to Compel discovery with papers being served, do I INCLUDE phony documentation

Not sure what you mean by including "phony documents," but generally a motion to compel would need to include your original demand, the affidavit...

Default Divorce and A Notice of Issue in NY

If your ex was the one that filed the divorce and you are the one in default, my preliminary question is why you would allow a default judgment to...

I am concern for our child's well-being. Can I seek full custody of our child if I can prove it's in the child's best interest?

You can certainly file for a modification of custody, but here's my question: if the Mother is currently living with you, then what is your plan to...

My ex had my son turn down a 32k year job offer, then asked court to raise support

Here's the problem - he's an adult for all purposes other than child support. So for things like whether to take a job or not, he's his own man &...

Can I appeal a settlement in a divorce case?

In short, no - you can only file a motion to vacate the settlement. For a full assessment, schedule a consultation with a NYC Divorce attorney.