I have legal visation for my year old son. I pay support. My ex-girlfriend won't let me see him. I live in Syracuse, New York.

By stating that you have "legal" visitation, I am going to assume that there is an order in effect which clearly delineates when you are entitled...

New York is not a "community property" state, it is an "equitable distribution" state. In regard to your question, in New York, anything acquired...

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Unless the parents have agreed otherwise in a stipulation, child support in New York does not continue beyond the child's 21st birthday, even if...

Do I have to pay support?

Assuming your question pertains to child support, the important factor is where the child resides the majority of the time. If your son lives with...

Child support payments

If the existing support order was issued from a New York Court, the child support must be paid until age 21, unless the child is sooner...

What does a mother that gave up custody have to do to get her child back?

In New York, as with most other states, the Court will need some real significant reason to modify an existing custodial arrangement. If the...

My spouse and I agreed to have a postnuptial. how much wil it cost? Does he have to hire his own attny?Concerned too costly.

A postnuptial agreement is a very helpful tool where parties are attempting a reconciliation and want to avoid a nasty battle in Court in the event...

Is child support separate from a father also paying health insurance.

You are correct that pursuant to the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), the cost of health insurance is treated separately from basic child...

One child reaches age of 21

You say the child support "stopped" two years ago, but do not specify how. I assume you mean that your ex- simply stopped paying support two years...

Uncontested divorce in NYS

The fact that your ex- had children during the separation without your knowledge likely has no effect whatsoever on your entitlement to his...