How can I be certain I’m paying the correct amount in child support and that the court didn’t screw me over ?

Generally, a support magistrate is supposed to set forth a Findings of Fact outlining how he, or she arrived at the Child Support number. Review...

Did I lose my residential custody?

You should consult with an experienced family lawyer to help you with this issue. Assuming your court order has no restrictions on relocation, and...

If my uncle transfers his stocks (my inheritance) to me when he's still alive will it affect his eligibility for Medicaid?

You should consult with an experienced elder planning attorney, as there are certainly appropriate measures that can be taken to protect the asset.

Multiple "originals" is definitely a bad idea. If you are worried about losing the will, you may file it with the Surrogate's Court, but this...

Can I get half of her pension plan after divorce ?

You should consult with your attorney in connection with this divorce matter, however, generally, you would be entitled to half of the marital...

The issue of parental alienation or custodial interference is a complicated one, and there are a number of factors that go into it. In and of...

Would I get alimony in NY?

The award of maintenance is a two-pronged question, first, with regard to temporary maintenance and then with regard to post-divorce maintenance. ...

I would need additional details. For example, if you were contributing to a pension prior to filing for divorce, and the divorce papers are silent...

You would need to file an enforcement proceeding and establish that he is willfully failing to pay his support obligations. There isn't a monetary...

Issues of domestic violence may become a factor in a custody proceeding, but will likely have a lesser impact when the domestic violence does not...