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Confused about support modification looking for a clear answer
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Answered on April 29, 2013
Not sure why the magistrate said the increase in income wasn't enough, perhaps because you have a written stipulation of settlement with terms that...
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Do I have any chance of winning primary custody of my son?
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Answered on April 29, 2013
Of course, you have a chance of becoming your son's custodial parent. First, you will have to establish yourself as legal father, if you were not...
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Do I have to notify my ex about school or extra curricular activities?
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Answered on April 26, 2013
As a New York Family lawyer, my experience has been that it doesn't hurt to keep the other parent informed even if you don't have to. In the...
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My child have my last name and the father is not on the certificate, i plan to move to another state after she is born.
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Answered on April 26, 2013
As a Brooklyn Family Law attorney, I can tell you that if you are not married to the baby's father, he will have to establish paternity before he...
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I have child support order that has ended due to my childs age, what would i do to have back support dropped due to dissability
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Answered on April 25, 2013
Child support arrears must be paid.
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My cousins wanting me to adopt her baby and shes not wanting any money will there be any legal fees?
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Answered on April 25, 2013
Yes. You should speak with a local attorney for more details. Good luck!
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Is Maintenance payments taxable?
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Answered on April 25, 2013
Usually, "spousal maintenance" is taxable to the recipient and deductible to the payor. There are exceptions, which you should discuss with your...
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My son is 21 working part time living home and attending college full time in NYS Albany told be I would still get child support
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Answered on April 25, 2013
Basic child support ends at age 21; however, in some cases the court will order specific contributions to college expenses. If you do not have...
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Is it illegal in ga or sc to perform a paternity test without consent from the mothers child?
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Answered on April 24, 2013
If your son is acting as the father now, but he wants confirmation, he need not inform the mother about a cheek swab test; however, he should...
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I just caught my husband cheating again i am an ill woman and cannot work what can i do and ask for in a divorce
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Answered on April 22, 2013
The first thing you can ask for is a good attorney to help you. Your situation is unique and what works for someone else in their divorce might...
