Can the terms of a QDRO filed in 2003 be adjusted because of financial difficulties ?

Bring a proceding for downward modification. You will have to show a substantial change in circumstances. It's more than just the fact that your...

Can i be held in contempt for not letting my x have visitation?

Make sure that there is an attorney appointed for the children. Ask the attorney to speak directly with them. Cross-petition for supervised...

Can i be held in contempt for not letting my x have visitation?

Make sure that there is an attorney appointed for the children. Ask the attorney to speak directly with them. Cross-petition for supervised...

Under NY state law, is it allowable to date once a legal separation agreement is in place, but prior to divorce filings?

There are procedures whereby you can use the existing fault grounds to obtain an uncontested divorce without waiting for your "irreconcilable...

Do I have to claim "out of wed lock" child support on my taxes?

Child support is not income to you for Federal income tax purposes. The child's father can not deduct child support on his income tax return.

What right does non biological fathers in n y state have

You can attempt a petition in Family Court for visitation. Because there is no legal and no biological relationship, your burden of proof and of...

Does a parent have the right to seize or takeaway the passport of a 17 year old until he grows?

Your parents have a right and responsibility to supervise you. If you have had conversations in which you have made statements in which you...

Child support payment

Go to the local Child Support Enforcement Unit. If you are in financial distress, there is a program to relieve part of your child support...

Can someone with a violent criminal history get visitations

See if you can arrange for the visitation to be supervised and ask the court to do an evaluation based upon the circumstances of his history and...

You need to notify the Court right away that you need a translator. To get a recording into evidence you need to lay a proper foundation including...