If I am the petitioner in a child support hearing and don't show up will the case be dropped?

Depends on what type of petition is before the court. If is a petition for an upward modification, for example and you don't appear, your petition...

Do I have a chance at getting Residential Custody?

You do have a case for residential custody. You or your attorney can file a Petition to modify the current order and request that the court issue...

Is it legal for my ex to keep my child in a location he said was unsafe for overnight visitation?

If you have a current order for visitation which states the visitation must be take place at a specific location and the Father is visited with the...

Should I show up for court and if so what do I do

You should appear if you were served. You may want to get a copy of the order dismissing the case for non appearance if the Mother does not appear.

Can I request a court appointed attorney for a child support hearing.

The court is no required to give you a court appointed attorney except when you are facing incarceration for not paying child support.

Child support/Family court

The Father is required to pay 17% of his adjusted gross income for one child plus a pro rata share of your child's 's educational expenses. As long...

Can I take my son to a doctor without my ex-husband's approval if we have shared legal custody in the state of NY?

Depends on whether you have sole legal custody or joint legal custody. Also is subject to any specific provisions in your Divorce Judgment. If you...

You don't have to disclose but later if your ex husband finds out that a child was conceived during the marriage, he may be able to file a...

Just received the Appellate decision stemming from a Family Court Modification my ex filed. The referred back to family court

The retroactive payments go back to the filing date unless there is something in the decision to the contrary. On course most attorneys would study...