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I would like to divorce my husband, who I have been separated from for quite some time. However, I have a baby who is not his.

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

If the parties both agree the child is not the husbands, then the court will probably accept that resolution, assuming there are no public moneys...

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What information is appropriate to share?

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

First, you should consult with an attorney to review the doc.s before submitting same to the school. Generally, it is appropriate for the school...

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Rights during divorce

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

I agree with the first attorney who answered, in that there are many pertinent facts not referenced in your question. You need to meet with an...

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Is there a form i can fill out to put a hold on my NYS child support payments until the judge reaches a decision?

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 12, 2014

You did not advise what decision you are awaiting from the court (modification of support or termination, or a change of custody). If it is to...

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Can my child support obligation be lowered?

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 11, 2014

You need to meet with an experienced attorney in your area asap. Bring all the court papers with you to the appointment (Orders and financial...

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How do I get my case file and money back?

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 11, 2014

You have two issues-one deals with recovering your retainer from the first attorney, and the second is the prosecution of the divorce law suit...

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Pending CPS case. My husband is not named and yet they keep contacting him. I am living in nyc, not orange county but case here.

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 11, 2014

There is much information needed which is not contained in your question (age of the child, allegations of neglect, if the child is with you now,...

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Is filing a petition in family court a violation of a criminal court restraining order ?

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 11, 2014

Generally speaking, filing a petition does not violate an OP. I would need to review the terms of the order first, but I have never heard of a...

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In a divorce when parties have to split bank accounts, etc, is that done at time of settlement or when divorce is finalized?

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

If the settlement was reached by agreement, then it is whenever the two of you determined. If the division of assets was by court decision, then...

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Can a father use the defense of inability to pay child support that was accepted in one case for subsequent child support matter

Harvey's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

I agree with the first answer. Also relevant to the inquiry is how old the first case is, in relation to the 2nd case. Regardless, one court does...

Harvey C. Kallus's Answers (399)

I would like to divorce my husband, who I have been separated from for quite some time. However, I have a baby who is not his.

What information is appropriate to share?

Rights during divorce

Is there a form i can fill out to put a hold on my NYS child support payments until the judge reaches a decision?

Can my child support obligation be lowered?

How do I get my case file and money back?

Pending CPS case. My husband is not named and yet they keep contacting him. I am living in nyc, not orange county but case here.

Is filing a petition in family court a violation of a criminal court restraining order ?

In a divorce when parties have to split bank accounts, etc, is that done at time of settlement or when divorce is finalized?

Can a father use the defense of inability to pay child support that was accepted in one case for subsequent child support matter