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NY Divorce.. .....Is husband expected to pay for college for his children in a divorce settlement?
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Answered on March 19, 2014
It depends, many factors are considered including the level of education of the parents. An attorney fully familiar with all the facts and...
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My wife moved out approximately a month ago and has her own residence now.
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Answered on March 17, 2014
You need an order of exclusive occupancy to officially exclude your wife from the former marital residence. Your narrative above suggests you may...
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In New York State, if an unmarried non biological father signs a childs AOP in the hospital, can biological father still be held
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Answered on March 17, 2014
Only one legal father will be responsible for child support, but it is possible that a DNA test could be ordered to prove that the man who signed...
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Can a Judge be recused if he/she is presiding over two cases, one for a mother and another for a father, over one child?
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Answered on March 15, 2014
The facts you've outlined don't sound like they would result in recusal of the judge.
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Me and the wife live apart after she asked me to leave do I have to give her any of the tax return if I file married separated.
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Answered on March 15, 2014
If you file separately, then initially you may keep the refund; however, the nature and amount of the refund MAY be taken into consideration in the...
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If my daughter, signs over her rights to the children service of her children what does it do to my rights as a grandmother?
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Answered on March 15, 2014
If you feel your lawyer isn't being "straight" with you, then you must retain an different lawyer! There's no way an attorney in this forum is...
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Nearly 15 year old daughter wants to stop visitation with her father. She is willing to go to court to do so.
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Answered on March 15, 2014
As a practical matter, if a child of 15 "refuses" to visit a parent, it is unlikely a court would force her to do so; however, such a refusal will...
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How can sign over parental rights to my mother? I can not afford the $550 monthly child support. Visit rights but ex w/not allow
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Answered on March 15, 2014
If you don't have a job and you can demonstrate that you've made every effort to obtain a job, you may be entitled to a downward modification of...
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I filed A Petition in Family Court for Custody of my Godkids, but it was Dismissed with Prejudice, can I file for Guardianship?
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Answered on March 14, 2014
You REALLY need an attorney now if you hope to do anything with these children! If the children have been in foster care for so long then the...
How do I press charges on a juvenile for assault?
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Answered on March 13, 2014
What adult was on the bus and allowed this to happen?
