What is considered emancipation of child support in N.Y.?

If she is not living with a parent, you may be successful in claiming she is emancipated. You will have to bring a petition in Family Court in NY...

Are per diem attorneys allowed to appear on behalf of an LLC in NYS Supreme Court New York County? Does the CPLR prohibit this?

The CPLR does not prohibit this.........

In a divorce, are things given to you by your parents considered part of marrital assets?

Usually, gifts to one party are that party's separate property; however, this is true only if it is quite clear. Everything acquired during a...

What does it say to the court when plaintiff drops a demand for exclusive occupancy of marital apartment?

The scenario you've described suggests the parties are capable of focusing on minimizing their litigation costs (emotional and financial). The...

What do I have to do in order to be amncioated when I'm 16?

To start, you need to be self-supporting. For now, you can try getting work after school, but also keep your grades up--try for top grades because...

Does final decision making approval allow me to refuse the mother of weekend visitation if it's in her best interest

No, "final decision making" does not give you the right to overrule the court order concerning visitation (or any court order). If you feel the...

Renegotiating temporary maintenance.

You've probably already figured out that you need to get another attorney. Really, a thorough review of your situation is required to determine...

Can i move from New York To California

If you try to relocate the child without the consent of the legal father, you may be forced by a NY court to return the child to NY. Even if the...

Is my ex obligated to help pay for our son's college? He pays child support and our son is 19. He says he is not obligated.

You can file a petition in the Family Court to seek an upward modification for child support. If your ex has sufficient income and/or assets, he...

I'm not sure what papers she wants you to sign but don't even think about signing anything until you spoken with an attorney there's a very strong...