Am I allowed to set requirements for my ex before allowing visitation to occur?

Although I would never advocate for refusing a father his parenting time, practically speaking, you can do whatever you want - it won't become a...

You cannot just unilaterally leave New York with the child without his or the court's permission. You will need to file a petition requesting...

Divorce in another country. Will it be recognized in the U.S.? One of the spouses lives abroad. Another is a U.S. resident.

Courts in the US will give full faith and credit to a foreign divorce judgment.

Should i get an annulment or divorce?

You getting married under an agreement to help this gentleman with his immigration status is fraud and you should refrain from posting such...

Infant custody

You need to discuss this with your attorney.

Sole custody of an 11 y.o. Just started receiving child suprt. We had a written agreement prior, is it enforceable?

It will likely not be enforceable, but it can be used as evidence when requesting an upward modification of child support.

Does child support come out of every check?

It first depends on whether the child support goes through the Support Collection Unit. If it does, it will likely come out every other check.

Your proof and receipts, as well as testimony from people that know you and the father will be very useful in imputing additional income to him,...

You should not be intimidated by the father's threats. If you have had physical custody for 3 years and the child is 4, he will likely not succeed...

You can file a violation/enforcement petition, including a copy of the agreement, and specify that the non-custodial parent is violating its terms...