To begin with, unfortunately verbal agreements alone with regard to child support are unenforceable. Child support is payable until 21 unless the...

I believe what you are referring to is a QDRO or a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This is essentially a Court Order that allows a spouse to...

Who bears the second appraisal cost in a contested divorce?

Normally the court will appoint a neutral appraiser and the parties will be apportioned a certain percentage of the cost according to their income....

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A certification conference is when the parties confirm to the court that all discovery has been completed and the case is ready for trial. The next...

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Post Divorce Custody Question

Yes. Many judges are predisposed to give a parent the right of first refusal to care for their child prior to permitting the child to go to a third...

Suffolk County NY. My divorce trial is over. After signed papers are submitted to judge, how long before divorce is final?

It really depends on the judge and the backlog of cases. However, the best thing to do is to ensure a timely and correct submission of the packet...

Is it wise, or not, to file a divorce while a temporary non-exclusive order of protection (against the spouse) is in effect?

I am not sure what you mean by a "non-exclusive Order of Protection". I assume for this discussion that you mean a "refrain from" Order of...

Trial

Deciding to try a case is not the attorney's decision. The attorney's job is to inform the client of the liklihood of success based upon the law....

During divorce proceedings, my husband terminated our health insurance. What are the consequences and what should I do?

You need to immediately go to court and file a motion for contempt of court and to reinstate the health insruance. When you commence a divorce...

The maternal grandmother of my son has residential custody and me and the mother of my child have joint custody.

As the father, you absolutely have a fair chance of obtaining custody over a grandparent. However, you must show both a change of circumstances...