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My ex who has legal representation deposed me today. Can I ask questions at our child support hearing if i dont have a lawyer?
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Answered on July 18, 2011
If you are appearing pro se (without an attorney), you may act on your own behalf in much the same way as an attorney would act on your behalf,...
How to prove a property I recieved during marriage was a gift to only me and not my husband?
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Answered on July 18, 2011
A copy of the title to the property and an Affidavit from your father should be sufficient. If you father also has prepared a Will (I hope he and...
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Default judgement process?
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Answered on July 18, 2011
Indeed, it is a lot to "muddle through" on your own; however, it sounds like you are on the right track. If the court is satisfied with what...
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My bay's mother wants to remove my overnights visitations based on leaving my 17 months old with my mother at night. Can be done
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Answered on July 18, 2011
No, your child's mother will not be able to get a court order denying you overnight visitation simply because you left the child with your mother...
If an ex-wife has a domestic partner, is child support lessened for the ex-husband?
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Answered on July 18, 2011
The income of a parent's spouse or domestic partner won't generally be used to calculate child support. In certain situations, it MAY be considered...
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New spouse income eligible for child support
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Answered on July 17, 2011
The court cannot order your new spouse to use their income to pay your child support obligations. In certain situations, your spouse's income MAY...
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Can I modified the child support.After 8 years?
My son is going to college and my ex-husband is going to deemed the support
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Answered on July 17, 2011
An order for child support may be modified if the needs of the child are not being met. Child support is usually payable until the child is age...
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I signed a separation agreement but it has not been filed with the court and
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Answered on July 17, 2011
A separation agreement that has not been filed with the court will not serve as a basis for a divorce "pursuant to a separation agreement", but now...
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WHEN IS CHILD OLD ENOUGH TO DTERMINE WHO HE/SHE WANTS TO LIVE WITH
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Answered on July 17, 2011
In New York, the court will often consider the wishes of a child age 14 and older. This is not an absolute rule; it depends on the maturity of the...
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My daughter has a 20 year old college friend who wants to move in with us because of family problems.
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Answered on July 17, 2011
After age 18 she is legally an "adult" and thus, if she wants to live in your house, and you are OK with having her live there, then there is no...