In NYS, if my ex sends our child to a boarding/high school in a different state, can I petition for child support modification?

Most likely not - the child's attendance at school would most likely be considered a temporary residence & thus not a permanent residence away from...

In theory, you would be a "person legally responsible" if you resided with the children & allegedly committed child neglect. Whether you submit to...

Will my ex be responsible to pay counsel fees for both my enforcement motion and my response to his OTSC not to pay?

One would think the answer is yes. A definitive assessment would be had thru a review of the divorce settlement as well as the Judge’s Decision on...

CAn I get in trouble if I have a order that say I have full legal and physical costudy of my children but have to ask to move?

It's hard to say, because one doesn't know from where - to where - you moved. One also doesn't know whether there was a provision restricting...

Can I move with my daughter to Florida without her fathers permission if we are not married ?

I would not advise to do so. Marital status does not affect his rights - he's still generally entitled to regular contact. Thus, you should file...

Can a parent who has custody of child get restraining order on non custody parent ?

If he's merely asking to see the child, then that's not a basis for an order of protection. Moreover, unless a Judge issues an order to suspend...

What are New York's child jurisdiction requirements?

The UCCJEA, which is the statute governing custody jurisdiction, generally looks at the 6 months immediately preceding the filing of the particular...

Can you file a separation agreement that allows you and your spouse to continue to live at the same address?

Theoretically yes, so long as you're living in separate portions of the same house (e.g., one lives in the basement, the other on the 1st floor). ...

Will I be able yo file a QADRO at the time I retire ?

I wouldn't advise to wait. It's best to take care of this now, so it's in place & neither party has any headaches when the participant ex-spouse...

I have divorce trial today at 2pm? I’m pro se because I can’t afford one. I don’t understand anything!

First, you should goto the Office of the Self-Represented, as they have some resources you can use. Second, you should at least consult an...