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Can I continue to get child support for my son that has special needs that is full dependent on me over age 21?
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Answered on February 19, 2019
I am sorry, but the legal age of emancipation in New York is 21, irrespective of whether the child is handicapped. In some divorces, non custodial...
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Parenting time schedule?
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Answered on February 18, 2019
It is not uncommon to have a work schedule such as yours these days, whether you are a health care professional, a police officer or a fireman. If...
Is an ex-spouse entitled to any equity after signing a quit claim deed?
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Answered on February 18, 2019
As the other lawyers have said, if signing over the house to her by quitclaim deed was part of the divorce, she owes him nothing. The issue will...
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How can I get paternity rights to my unborn child
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Answered on February 12, 2019
There is nothing you can do until the baby is born. Once the baby is born, you can go to Family Court to establish paternity and assuming you are...
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How do I collect on $6000 of child support that was supposed to be automatically garnished from noncustodial parents paychecks?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
You cannot hope to collect any money that is owed to you without filing a violation petition and going to court. I wouldn't worry about him...
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My kids and was abanded by mother for a long time what can i do?
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Answered on February 11, 2019
Assuming you know where she lives, you should go to Family Court in the county where you and the children reside and file two petitions, one for...
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Can I have mother arrested for keeping my daughter from me two years?
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Answered on February 07, 2019
You cannot have her arrested, however once you get an address for her, I would suggest either retaining an experienced Family law attorney or going...
I filed for default divorce a couple
of days ago in Kings County. How long will it take to get it signed?
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Answered on February 07, 2019
Even assuming that you submit the documents necessary to obtain a divorce today, and assuming further that you do everything correctly, it will...
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Do you need a separate DRO for all retirement assets during a divorce, or is it all covered in one blanket DRO?
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Answered on February 07, 2019
More than likely you will need to QDRO each retirement asset separately. I would strongly urge you not to try to do this yourself. Amicable or...
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How can I go about reducing my child support amount?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
Based on the information you provide, you would not have any grounds to get a downward modification of your child support obligation, particularly...