In New York State what is the normal child support? I'm wondering what the percentage of my income is, I'm on unemployment.

You would pay a percentage, which is 17% for 1 child, 25% for two, etc. Refer to this website t get the approximate amount:...

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In NYS, what is required to file an order of protection? Is this the same as a restraining order? A stay-away? what are optio

More facts would be needed to assess the situation, as mere "threats" in & of themselves would neither constitute disorderly conduct nor provide a...

My wife has decided she wants a divorce. We rent a house, 3 kids. Can she make me leave the house if I don't want to?

Unless there's domestic violence (or something close to is), then usually no one needs to leave while the divorce is being worked out. If you own...

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Deposition in a divorce case

I'd check with your lawyer - it may say "Defendant will take the deposition of the Plaintiff," for example, but this doesn't necessarily mean the...

What is best exit strategy from "family Plan" in which the estranged and uncooperative EX is the "Administrator?

Is there a divorce pending? Is the account in both names? This is generally something which should be handled by the attorneys. Thus, speak with...

Looking to move out of State from NY to FL - I have custody - stipulation says I need his permission anywhere over 50 mi.

First, file a child support enforcement petition. Tell him if he can't afford daycare, he will need to take care of the children during the day or...

Custody

A Judge could award sole custody, or joint custody with primary physical residence to one parent (& there are many variations of joint custody),...

Can I have a temp OP removed and how? A judge stated that it's lifetime OP, is that true? I want to remove the OP ASAP

If it's temporary, then it's not permanent. A review of the order itself would reveal same (but its expiration date). That said, more details are...

What are the requirements for translated documents in family court in NY state?

The translator must sign a certification stating s/he is fluent in both languages and translated the documents word-for-word to the person. They...

How do I get a domestic violence divorce

"Domestic Violence" in itself is not necessarily grounds to get a divorce. That said, NY has "no-fault" grounds and so you may proceed on that...