NY calculates alimony (Spousal Maintenance) pursuant to a formula that utilizes the discrepancy in your incomes. The fact that he is mostly off the...

How do i stop all visitation rights until the kids father seeks treatment for his drug abuse?

Keep detailed records of any incidences like the overdose described. Hire a lawyer right away!

My grandfather lives in California. His wife I believe is still living in NY. Does he divorce in California or NY?

You have to look up what's called the "residency requirements" for each state to see if either state has jurisdiction (authority) to hear the case....

I own $190.000 in child support arrears and I cannot pay them. My Daughter is 23 and works. My son is 21 in the Marines.

The reality is the only person who can forgive those arrears is the mother of the children to whom those arrears are owed. Your best bet would be...

If I was married in Las Vegas in a Chapel do I need to fill out the Removal of Barriers to Remarriage?

It is better to air on the safe side. Just make sure the language on the affidavits and other documents in the packet reflect the Removal document.

As my colleagues have explained, you can find the instructions and necessary forms on the NYCOURTS.GOV website. You will see it is a bit daunting...

Can having children in the future lower child support amount?

Your current child support obligation will not be effected by having future children. However, you future children may be effected by your current...

Can the mother place me on child support even if my son stays with me 4 days out of the week for school

The courts care about overnights when determining custody. When you say he stays with you Monday through Friday, we are assuming you mean the child...

Yes, potentially you can. Even though you have sole custody, the father still has visitation rights with the child. Normally you would need the...

CAN I CLAIM MY CHILD ON MY INCOME TAXES FOR 2017, THE CUSTODIAL PARENT DIED 12/27/17

First off, i am sorry for your child's loss of a parent. This is really a question for a CPA, accountant or tax professional. Generally speaking,...