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Can I get alimony from my ex-husband of 30 years after we divorced in 2005?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

If you waived maintenance in the agreement without any reservation, then it is highly unlikely that you will be able to get maintenance now,...

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My kids father has not seen or tried to make contact with my kids since 2003. The father pays child support.

Gary's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You will need to get a court order on the issue. However, if you push for this, he may then seek to terminate child support. You should discuss...

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A COMPANY THAT DOES EVENTS, HIRED A COMPANY TO CLEAN FOR THE EVENT. THE FRIST COMPANY HAS LIED FOR ALMOST A YEAR.

Gary's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

In some circumstances it is actionable to interfere with another company's business relationships. If you have performed under a contract, whether...

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Would custody go to the father if the forensic says children should be with mom but one child says he wants to live with dad?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

Courts don't always give in to the child. If the child is 15 or older and not intellectually disabled, the court may defer to the child's wishes....

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Where can we find information to write a brief ? What is the est. cost ?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

Appellate brief writing is an art, not a since. There are many excellent attorneys who will not touch an appellate brief because of the different...

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Is Prescription coverage included in a court ordered medical coverage

Gary's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

Under your original agreement/judgment of divorce, there is a clause about medical. That is NY law. If he changed the coverage, then he did so...

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Can my sons father legally change his last name without my consent?

Gary's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

How old is your child? If your child is 14, then probably not. However, if your child is one month, then he has a stronger position. The court may...

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I have a fee questions that I need help with.

Gary's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

You said "single mother" does that mean you are unmarried, or married but separated? If you are unmarried then you are in Family Court. If you are...

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I need to get a divorce

Gary's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

Children are only part of the equation. There may still be issues of property, pensions and debt. You need to consult with an attorney or 3 to see...

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In NY state does premarital money that is used to make marital purchases such as a house or a car loose or maintain its identity

Gary's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

Generally, if you can show that pre-marital money was used for a down payment on a house, the courts tend to give this money back off the top. You...

Gary Burton Port's Answers (857)

Can I get alimony from my ex-husband of 30 years after we divorced in 2005?

My kids father has not seen or tried to make contact with my kids since 2003. The father pays child support.

A COMPANY THAT DOES EVENTS, HIRED A COMPANY TO CLEAN FOR THE EVENT. THE FRIST COMPANY HAS LIED FOR ALMOST A YEAR.

Would custody go to the father if the forensic says children should be with mom but one child says he wants to live with dad?

Where can we find information to write a brief ? What is the est. cost ?

Is Prescription coverage included in a court ordered medical coverage

Can my sons father legally change his last name without my consent?

I have a fee questions that I need help with.

I need to get a divorce

In NY state does premarital money that is used to make marital purchases such as a house or a car loose or maintain its identity