For child support in NYS I am the custodian parent. am i required to provide a list of expenses when I am the full time caregive

The law provides that when you are working or in school, you are entitled to a contribution towards reasonable day care expenses. In addition to...

After getting the answers from the lawyers i went back and checked my divorce paperwork. I realized it said...

If your former spouse refuses to abide by the terms and conditions contained in your settlement agreement, assumuing the settlement agreement was...

In New York a divorce says 60/40 college split. If a child takes student loans am i required to pay the student loans?

A lien cannot be "put on [your] home" unless and until there is a judgment against you. Your financial obligation is limited to the plain meaning...

Is a Mexican divorce legal in the state of N.Y. supposed by power of attorney and one signature other partner not aware of it.

As long as a foreign judgment of divorce did not violate a party's basic due process rights and the judgment comported with public policy, a...

What is a judgment of Divorce? Is that all a person needs to remarry or will a certificate of dissolvement need to be secured?

You are legally divorced and free to remarry upon the entry of a judgment of divorce. The Form UD-11 is a judgment of divorce. Once the judgment...

No-fault divorce (pending in NYS) issue of support from SSID

The court will not leave you desitute. Without hearing more of the facts, you and your wife will continue to receive social security without a...

I nanny but don't have a steady income. If I enter "0" as my monthly income in the divorce papers will I be denied custody?

Custody is based on the best interest of the child. Income alone does not decide custody. Regardless, if you and your husband agree that you...

My husband and I bought a Coop in N.Y. 11 years ago. We have been married for 15 years. We have a 10 yr old son.

If you are a victim of domestic violence (whether verbal or physical abuse), you should seek an order of protection. An attorney can assist you by...

Service will be valid. The person who personally serves your husband with the Summons and Complaint must sign an Affidavit of Service before a...

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Yes. If your husband was personally served, and his time to answer has expired, you may seek a default judgment. The court will hold an inquest...