I would like to know as the custodial parent, how I can go about stopping a child support order for my nine year old son?

In New York, the child support is considered the right of the child, not the custodial parent. If you do not need the money to meet the needs of...

My exgirlfriend just told me that she is moving from long island to florida with my son. I disapprove of this what can i do

Your first step (if you have not already done so) is to establish paternity of your son by filing a petition in the Family Court. Once paternity...

If I sign over custody to the grandparents of my child, can I fill out a form which will eliminate back child support?

The simple answer to your questions is . . . no. There is nothing in the law today which will enable you to eliminate back child support owed...

Is there a statue of limitation on paternity testing if the father hasn't been around at all even for the birth?

The father of the child can file a paternity petition. If there is another man in your son's life that the child has grown to recognize as his...

If I have permission from the child's mother do I need a court order to take over custody of the child in NY state

Go to the Family Court and file a petition for custody. You can provide the Court with a copy of your niece's letter, but you will have to appear...

Can a teacher be penalized for needing to work in the summer? Does it affect custody and support???

The short answer to you question is, having to work during the summer will not affect your custody and support. If you incur additional child care...

My husband has two kids with a previous relationship. he's unable to pay the amount requesting.

If there is an existing support order, your husband can file a petition in Family Court requesting a downward modification of support. He should...

If your 20 year-old daughter chooses to live with you, she can do so without a Court order. Once she takes up residence with you, you can file a...

When does child support stop if the child is 18 and no longer in school

In New York, unless the parties agree otherwise, child support is payable to age 21. Even if a child is over 18 and is no longer in school, child...

Temporary custody

The Courts will always look to reunite a child with his or her parent. What you have described, however, is a situation in which the Court may be...