Does someone have the option not to accept a subpoena to appear in court for a custody hearing?

Service is effectuate by handing the subpoena to the witness or by service upon a person of suitable age and discretion at the witnesses home or...

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If i have applied for divorce in Queens,NY but moved in the mean time to different state?

If you filed a completed and correct uncontested divorce packet in NYC then there is nothing to "move". The court will sign the judgment of divorce...

Changing Custody (Dutchess County) Exwife resides in NY and I reside in another state.

You should contact a family law attorney and seek a change of custody. Willful violations of court orders may serve as grounds for a change of...

Will a judge consider off the books work as well as regular employment when determining child support payments

Yes. The courts will consider "off the books" wages. You must be able to prove these wages. Merely stating that your spouse works off the books is...

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Can court ordered child support be reduced by the person paying it, because they feel like it?

Yes. If the court order directs payment of 600.00, the payee spouse must seek to have the support order modified. He cannot resort to self help...

How much child support and alimony will i get in Nassau county , NY Ive been married for 16 years and only can work part time

DRL 240 1-b(c)(2) provides that for the combined income of both parent's up to $130,000, child support is based on applying the statutory...

What form do I file to request relief for counsel fees in a Nassau County divorce?

The proper designation is "pendente lite" which is latin for "pending the litigation." A motion for pendente lite relief is a request for...

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FILING OF DIVORCE PAPERS

You can check the status on the Courts "E-Courts" website at http://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain. You may also go down to the...

Will I have to pay back child support?

Your question is unclear. We're you serve with a petition to amend a prior order of support or were you served with and amended petition. If...

I had my license suspended for non payment of support, I got a restricted license but need my full license back.

If you cannot pay the arrears in full, you can file an order to show cause to reinstate your license. You will have to propose a payment plan. If...