How long will it take?

In Westchester, the court takes an average of 3-4 months to sign off on a judgment, but that's from when your settlement agreement & proposed...

If my ex agrees, will the judge still rule in favor of the support amount stated on the petition?

Generally if both parties agree to a specific amount, the Magistrate will not order a different amount. That said, the Magistrate does have...

Moving out of state for a new job do I have to notify the court?

If you are the non-custodial parent, you're free to relocate. You may wish to petition to modify the visitation order in that event. As for child...

I received a request for judicial intervention from my wife`s lawyer. What is next?

This means the divorce is now contested & you'll be getting a notification for a preliminary conference. Some of your questions may be answered by...

What happens if you loose your job and are unable to pay child support? Can you be put in jail?

There is always the possibility one can be jailed on a finding that one willfully violated an order of support. At your trial, you must prove: (1)...

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How can I collect on fifteen years of back child support after twenty years in New York NY.

You should still be able to collect at least most of the arrears, but should file a violation petition as soon as possible. But you raise another...

Do I need an attorney to move out of state with my kids after a divorce?

First, the main issue is whether your ex agrees to the relocation. If yes, then you may need an attorney simply to draft the amended stipulation,...

Can the Judge impute income ??

You would ultimately need to show that you're making efforts to find full-time work. Your Husband is likely to deny making those statements or...

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How do I get emancipated at 17 in New York

There is no specific application or petition to "emancipate" yourself. Until you are 18, you are still (legally-speaking) a child who must be...

SPOUSAL SUPPORT, WHEN, IF ANYTHING, ARE YOU ENTITLE TO IT?

Potentially, yes. If it's a marriage of very short duration, both the likelihood as well as the duration of any spousal support will be driven by...