How if a newborn baby is not biologically a child of his father?

One of the strongest presumptions in law is that a child born into a marriage is a "marital child", meaning that your husband is presumed to be the...

What kinds of questions are asked of the Custodial Parent at a Child Support Trial?

While it's impossible to predict what types of questions the non custodial parent's lawyer will ask you without knowing more about your particular...

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How are child support payments affected by visitation?

No, the fact that your ex spends 25 hours a week with his son should not affect his child support obligation. While a court may determine that the...

Can I change custody if I can prove my child’s father wanted an abortion?

Yes, it is too late. It appears as if you have residential custody and you share joint legal custody, which basically means you have joint...

Both of the spouses have to be in person so.the court or a bank to.notarize the divorce papers?

You can sign and notarize them separately. You don't have to be there at the same time, but someone needs to notarize each signature.

Depending on the wording of your Judgment of Divorce and any underlying Stipulation of Settlement, you may be required to pay a pro rata share of...

Can I get full custody of my child ?

I would urge you to consult with an experienced family law attorney and give them the specific facts of your case so that they can guide you. ...

Can I get an order of protection and put all his personal belongings in storage and let him get them?

You can only get an order of protection if your husband is committing a "family offense" and not helping to pay rent, telling you he no longer...

What should our next step be?

You would have to file a petition in Family Court to modify the NY custody order. As Mr. Prescod has stated, assuming your 17 year old is...

Do I have to pay child support up to 21 for my son who is 18 and NOT going to college?

The age of emancipation in NY is 21, regardless of whether your son is going to college or not. He may be emancipated prior to that age only under...