Divorce Alimony Maintainance - My husband abandoned my family giving no support. My family has been helping me financially

It is a very fact-specific analysis whether money you receive from any source "should" be imputed as income. Without knowing all the painful...

I get part of my ex husband's retirement as part of our divorce settlement. Can I borrow against my part of this?

Yes, in a divorce, you may be awarded a portion of your spouse's retirement; however, whether you are permitted to borrow against this is a...

Is there a time frame for collecting alimony? My mom was divorced 40 years ago and never received any alimony.

It is much too late to change anything regarding the divorce, and if there was a judgement issued, if it is more than 20 years old, it is most...

How could a non-custodial parent be ordered to pay child support without being previously notified?

If your son is in the service, then he would probably be deemed emancipated, and you will not be expected to contribute to his support; however,...

Hi, my husband and i are scheduled for interview April and he is the petitioner.. He became a citizen through naturalization but

It depends upon what type of "interview" and why you believe a birth certificate is required. For purposes of proving citizenship, a passport is...

Wife's parents saying they will terminate parental rights to void wife's citizenship.

No, it is not possible to lose citizenship via a termination of parental rights.

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How can I get my mother to sponsor me?

You can't force someone to "sponsor" you. Your only hope is to seek her voluntary cooperation.

Questions about restraining orders

First: Yes, possibly, the circumstances would determine. Second: Probably not, and yes, the judge would wonder why the delay in filing. Third: No.

What determines if my lawyers fees will be paid by the respondent .....??

The judge makes the decision based upon all the facts and circumstances of the case. The financial resources of the parties will be considered, as...

Divorce Custody: I am living in my own apartment for 2.5 years. Can a Judge say my husband does not have to pay alimony for a

First, NY doesn't have "alimony" per se, payments from one spouse to the other after divorce are called "spousal support" and these payments are...