My question involves child support in the State of: New York. Child Wants to Live with Non Custodial Parent

If the child is presently residing with the noncustodial parent, the NCP should file for a change in custody and for a termination of their child...

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Modification of Spousal Support

It is very unlikely that spousal support will be modified 3 years after the divorce. It is even more difficult to modify the terms of an agreement.

What's the estimated amount of child support per month the court will mandate for 2 kids?

You very well may have income imputed to you based on what you could be earning and potentially due to the financial support you are receiving from...

Acceptable reason to apply for downward modification of child support?

A disability or a loss of employment alone is not always a proper basis for a downward modification, but I think the larger problem here is that...

What is the citation for the New York State statute that states the grounds for divorce?

You would likely have better luck with Google. Review the DRL & FCA, and perhaps your Family Law textbook.

How would I go about cutting off his parental rights?

While it is sad and neglectful, it is unlikely that the court will terminate his parental rights based on those facts alone. You should go to...

I feel that the mother of my children is using poor judgement in regards to the safety of my children. Am I over reacting?

Bring it up to the court and/or the attorney for the children, assuming that they have been appointed in your case.

Health insurance

You will be on your own after the divorce is signed. You should look into the policies offered to individuals through the Affordable Care Act...

Does division of retirement funds as well as the salaries reflect when the divorce was started versus when it ends?

I agree with the other answers regarding the definition of the marital portion as well as the adjustment for any market gains or losses. I...

My husband left over 3 years ago. He lives with his girlfriend. Will it hurt me in the future financially if we don't divorce?

Every situation is different. You may be entitled to support. You may be entitled to an equitable share of the house and other assets, such as...