I threw my 18 year old child out because of drugs use, not going to school and risky behavior. Do I have to pay child support?

Potentially yes, if she files a petition alleging she is not financially self-supporting. The issues on the case will be: (1) whether she has a...

My ex is late in child support and short changed me child support this month

Calling the Sheriff would not help. You can write him and threaten to file a petition to have Support Collection Unit collect the support, which...

Non custodial parent rights

If you have a stip, was it "so-ordered" by the Judge? If so, I agree that you should be able to simply contact the medical provider directly. If...

Divorce: Mother leaves very small children with father for an week. Will it be considered abandonment in custody case?

I agree more with Ms Brown's contribution. While not technically "abandonment," which usually requires an absence for 6 months, it also isn't...

Child Support- Mother is lying and Un-cooperative.

The evidence that you have, in itself, is probably insufficient. Merely because you purchased items for the child doesn't mean he lives with you -...

If you are in Family Court, they tend to be ALOT more lenient toward appointing Attorneys for Children and having them reimbursed by the State. If...

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Do I need a prenup?

Generally, if you purchase property during the marriage, it is presumptively marital property. As such, if you don't do a pre-nup, the only other...

I am 22 and I would like to know if I could sue my mother for the child support she with held from me from the ages of 18-21?

If the order directed the support payments to be made to the mother (most likely, then you're most likely out-of-luck. A change-of-payee petition...

If my husband relinquishes his rights to his son who lives in NYC, can he submit an order to vacate the child support order?

The only way under New York law he can "terminate his parental rights" is if the mother finds a father to adopt the child. It is against public...

PLEASE HELP ME GET MY CHILDREN BACK HOME - WHERE THEY ARE SAFE & HAPPY - HES DANGEROUS & NO ONE WILL HELP ME OR MY CHILDREN </3

If there was an order issued on your default, you must file a motion to vacate your default. if it's denied, you must appeal the denial within 30...