Divorce/custody: When going to forensics custody evaluation are you allowed to have a witness present during the evaluation?

I have never heard of an examiner allowing a "witness" to sit in on an evaluation. However, you should discuss the issue with your attorney and...

How do I file papers with the court to get my ex to comply with a stipulation?

you can file a violation petition in either the family court or the supreme court. My suggestion is that you go to family court as they are used...

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My ex lives off as much if not more of the money I take home every week does the judge consider this in support?

Child support covers the purchase of clothes and shoes etc. You should not be buying this unless you want to. The only additions to child support...

I pay for medical insurance for my kids and the judge still wants me to pay 75% of the unreimbursed medical costs.

The unreimbursed coverage is usually done on a pro rata basis that means that you each pay according to the percentage your income is to the...

New York state. I pay my support regularly. I'm not in arrears. I'm getting my 401k back because my plant is closing.

The fact that you lost your job for legitimate reasons is a good start. However, before the court will even consider reducing child support you...

What can I do if my daughter's mother attempts to return our daughter to her home state during my parenting time?

The state in which the child resides is the state that decides all custody and visitation issues.

We signed a psa agreement in court feb 10th. She now informed me that she hired a new lawyer and we are starting over. Can she?

Unless they can show that there is some defect in the agreement or was the result of fraud or duress, then there is no starting from the beginning.

Is relocation and (Tropea) primarily based on child Attorney recommendation and the children's willingness to relocate.

The attorney for the child only presents the childrens position. It does not carry any more weight than your attorney's request that you relocate....

Is it possible to have joint custody remain in effect?

There are two types of custody 1) Legal (decision making) 2) Residential (where the child lives). Your question doesn't state what you...

Is my boyfriend who lives with me going to have to take a drug test just because my kids dad says he thinks he does drugs.

It is unlikely as the court doesn't have jurisdiction over him at this time. The only way he can be brought into court is if a neglect petition is...