What are some valid reasons for a change in primary physical custody?

To change custody there must be a "substantial change in circumstances". Although some of the things listed may have been appropriate for custody...

What are my rights as a custodial parent?

As noted by other counsel, child support only begins from the date you file for it. There is no going back for the last 8 years without having had...

Dose common law have jurisdiction over family and probate court

New York does not recognize common law in divorce. Under NY law, both parents have equal rights to the children. If is up to a judge to decide...

I have an order of protection from my ex-husband and he got suspended from work and is seeking repayment from me what should

You do not indicate what he is seeking repayment for. In any event, the cannot get repayment for overpayment of child support no matter what the...

Do they have right to do so?

It would be illegal for the police to put a camera in the house without consent. I have never even heard of a case where the police even asked to...

I have physical placement of my 2 kids and my ex wants to split the time we both have them in half he thinks he is entitled

You say that you have physical placement of your children. If this is by court order, then you do not have to agree to anything beyond what is in...

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Since the father who has residential custody moved out of the school district, there was no choice but to enroll the child in the new school...

Do I not have a say in my son's life? What are the steps I should take?

You do not indicate if there are any orders already in place. If not, and you cannot come to agreeable terms with your ex you will have to go to...

My husband's name is not on my son's birth certificate because he left me when I was pregnant. How can I get my son's passport

Apply for the passport with a copy of the court papers. That should be sufficient to get a passport. I hope you found this answer helpful and...

When calculating child support in the state of NY, does my wifes income get calculated into my support payments?

I take it that you are talking about your current wife (not the mother of the children) and are paying to an ex. In that situation only your...