CAN I CLAIM BACK CHILD SUPPORT?

If you have a child support order, then absolutely you can seek enforcement! Unfortunately, if you do not have an order, you must get one...

How do i get subpoena forms? i need a subpoena for records form and a subpoena to testify in family court. is there a website?

Here is a link for Family Court forms.http://www.courts.state.ny.us/forms/familycourt/index.shtml If you do not find what you need, then it is...

Do foreign courts have jurisdiction over legality of marriage when the marriage took place in the US?

In the scenario described above, the parties were never "married" in the US unless they became so under the common law of a state that recognizes...

My sister's father and mother in laws are harassing her mentally and psychologically.

There is no legal requirement for your sister to allow her in-laws into her home; however, there is also no law preventing her husband from...

If the family court makes a decision not in my favor can I appeal it?

Yes, of course you can appeal a final decision of the court if you believe there has been a mistake of fact or law. It is VERY important that you...

When a child is out of school and the person who pays support has him who gets the child support?

I understand why your ex may feel entitled to support during the time your son is with him, but that's not the way the New York child support...

Child support, shared custody. Complicated situation. Has anyone experienced a similar case?

Yes, as a New York Family Law attorney I have experienced similar cases--many if "similar" is defined as frustrating and inequitable circumstances...

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A simple New York divorce: no children, no real property should it take longer than 6 to 9 months to complete?

Of course, you can file a complaint if your attorney isn't doing any work on your case and that is resulting in unnecessary delays. Please be sure...

What happens if I arrive late to my first apprearance for child custody . I am in the process of retaining a lawyer to attend

I agree with the information provided by all the other attorneys; however, your best course of action also depends upon which court/judge will be...

My husband is divorcing me. I don't have a job, have a 16 month old, what can I get from him?

In my experience as New York Divorce and Family Law attorney I have seen the courts liberally enforce the temporary guidelines for pendente lite...