If parents agree on custody and child support can this be stipulated into the divorce without the judge deciding?

Courts prefer that parties agree on the terms of their divorce/separation but best if you have an attorney, like Ms. Duke, prepare the papers so...

Can I get my child support reduced or have the mother pay me support now due to my situation?

The key will be to prove you legitimately lost your job, tried very hard to find equal employment by showing all the steps you took including...

Can the legal guardian change name of minor without legal fathers permission

If you object, the Court will hear you. Hire local counsel to make sure you are ready in case she files a formal request as you should fight it.

My ex is trying to get me forced to sign away my rights

you should file a petition in Family Court as your child needs a father and you need to enjoy his company.

In NYC How do I stop the child support order if my nineteen year old decides to live with her father?

The other attorney seems to have misunderstood your question as you don't explain that you are the child's mom. Regardless, one way of avoiding...

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Can I request a warrant for unpaid child support from my child's father?

You need to file a petition based on his willful violation of the payment of child support. A warrant would only be issued if he failed to go to...

I am 64 and my x to be is 42 .What percentage of my retirement fund could she be awarded after a 5 year marriage?

Generally speaking, it would be one half of the accrual of the pension from the date of marriage through the filing of the divorce per the formula...

My husband filed for divorce and by law he cant take out money from our mutual account without court order or written consent

You need to bring the issue up in the divorce action, not in another context or court. our husband had a right to take money out if it was for...

If you accrued one year of arrears and just started paying, Is it easy to get modification or can violation still be enforced

Arrears are due and must be paid in the context of an enforcement proceeding. Also, if the money is being paid through the Support Collection...

I am currently on trial, in Queens Family Court, in a case that began in June 2011 with someonenwhomis an excellent father where the mother wants...