Need advice for line of questioning during a violation of child support hearing; I'm the petitioner, representing myself.

You have to first decide what your objective is. Do you want to receive money you are due, or do you want your ex- to be punished (jailed, for...

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You do not indicate whether or not there was ever a paternity proceeding, or if the DNA test the was conducted was through the Courts. If not, you...

Can marijuana use by boyfriend (not live in) affect custody for me?

With regard to the issue of custody, the court can consider any facts or circumstances that the Court believes are relevant to the issue of "best...

I have joint custody. Can the mother of my child move out of state with child without courts permission

As a joint custodial parent, you have the right to petition the Court to prevent the relocation. The Court will not stop her from moving if you do...

The right to receive child support on behalf of your child has nothing to do with marital status. Your right to receive support for yourself would...

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My wife served me with a 20 day divorce. how can I stop it or fight it? It seems like weather I sign it or not , I'm gona lose

It sounds like you were served with a summons for a divorce proceeding (probably a "summons with notice"). The purpose of this document is to put...

My son is going to college this fall but I do not think it is the right decision for me to pay.

You have no obligation to contribute towards college education expenses unless a Court has ordered you to contribute. As for any claim for...

Can my husband say how much child support he is going to give me or is there a laws on how much I should get

For a simple estimate of your husband's child support obligation pursuant to New York law, look on AVVO for my Legal Guide entitled "How to...

Am scared of my emotionally verbally physically abusive husband? I am contemplating divorce out of my marriage

As for custody, you may be able to stay here in New York with the children and seek an emergency order of custody based upon the threats of made...

My deceased ex-wife's mother tells me she wants to take custody of my kids. Should I ignore it or tell her to put up or shut up?

From what you've described, it seems highly unlikely that your former mother-in-law would have any success in obtaining custody of your kids. ...