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I have an ex-wife. We were divorced in New York in 2015 and she waited to file the Judgment of Divorce in Florida until 2017...
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Answered on January 24, 2019
If there was a court order directing you to pay $1,000 per month in child support and you haven't paid, despite the fact that the mother hasn't set...
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I have sole custody of my kid bt court order it say he has visitation everyother weekend or agreed by both?can I move out state
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Answered on January 24, 2019
Yes, you need permission of the court to relocate with your child. Though it's impossible to accurately predict what will happen, from the facts...
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Can I petition the court to continue child support for my child who just turned 21 and is a full time college student?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
The age of emancipation in NY is 21. Unless there is a court order or Stipulation of Settlement that is incorporated into a Judgment of Divorce...
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Can my ex stop making child support payments to me and direct his payments to child in college without consent?
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Answered on January 22, 2019
Your ex can not pay child support directly to your daughter it must go directly to you. If he does so, you will have to file a petition for...
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Can I terminate a non custodial parents rights if he hasn't had contact or visitation with his child in over 3 years?
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Answered on January 22, 2019
No, you cannot terminate the father's rights. However, if you and your fiance get married and he wants to adopt your son, you may be able to make...
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In NYS, if my ex sends our child to a boarding/high school in a different state, can I petition for child support modification?
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Answered on January 22, 2019
No, you cannot pay child support to your daughter directly (like an allowance) as you want to do. Child support is payable only to the custodial...
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How do I get husband & son tomove out of my house?I own the house and bought it before I was married and I pay all the bills?
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Answered on January 21, 2019
As Mr. Conway suggests, you need to consult with a lawyer and start a divorce action if you are unhappy.
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At what age can my son say he doesn’t want to see me?
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Answered on January 21, 2019
Most, if not all judges would agree that a 12 year old can not decide whether or not to see one of his parents. You need to file a petition in...
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I want to divorce my husband who is a Non-US citizen. It's not likely he will cooperate/help pay for the divorce.
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Answered on January 21, 2019
As long as you know (or can find out) where he lives or works so he can be served with a Summons and Complaint, you can get a divorce. Based on...
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Is it legal for me to move out of state with my child without telling the other parent?
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Answered on January 18, 2019
You need to file a petition in Family Court to relocate with your daughter. The father will need to be served with it and have an opportunity to...
