We fired our nanny and she has filed a lawsuit against us. We were paying her on the books but in cash after 40 hours a week.
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Answered on July 11, 2013
It is unlikely that you were properly served, but without reviewing the papers and knowing more about the situation, it is impossible to say for...
Can my ex-husband blackmail me into accepting lower child support, no arrears, to have his wife use her tuition discount?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Of course, your ex-husband is not permitted to "blackmail" you into accepting lower child support than the statute says you are entitled to;...
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I have joint custody of my son. My ex-husband is relocating him out of the state at the beginning of the month. What can I do?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Yes, of course you have rights. Your ex-husband "should" be required to take steps to ensure that you continue to have regular and meaningful...
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What will happen next part 2?
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Answered on July 11, 2013
It depends upon why it was adjourned. Probably what will happen is the court will issue a temporary order and then set another court date for a...
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How to apply for visitation rights for my husband? We been married for 5 yrs now. But he packed and leave 2 months ago.
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Answered on July 11, 2013
The Family Court in Brooklyn can issue a visitation order, if that's appropriate. If you raise these issues in the context of a divorce, then Kings...
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My wife who is based in Cambridge massachusets, filed for divorce. I live in new York state.
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Answered on July 11, 2013
Whether you must appear depends upon what "divorce papers" you signed and what, if any, relief your spouse is requesting beyond the divorce. Every...
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Can I have a friend mail a copy of the UD-7 (Affidavit of Defendant) to my soon to be ex-husband?
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Answered on July 10, 2013
Yes, and as long as your ex is cooperating and nothing is in dispute, you should be fine. Keep in mind that certified mail will not count as...
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When you get married you get a marriage license. When the wife put marriage for annulment what paper you will get to keep.
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Answered on July 10, 2013
If the annulment is granted, you'll get a final order and judgment from the court. Whether you are entitled to split your assets and debts depends...
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Modify my visitation for custody?
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Answered on July 10, 2013
As a Brooklyn Family Law attorney, I can tell you that In order to know what to do next, it is necessary to know what you've already said and done...
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Can my wife get half of everything ?
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Answered on July 09, 2013
As a New York divorce attorney, my expectation would be that your wife will be entitled to a portion of any property accumulated during the...