Questions answered by Howard E. Knispel

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Are there any recent accounts of trustees attacking iras using this tactic? are my iras really safe?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 16, 2016

Last year the US Supreme Court ruled inherited Retirement accounts are not protected. Otherwise qualified retirement accounts are exempt.

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Do I try to refinance and pull out money to pay everything so we only have one payment or declare bankruptcy before divorce?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 15, 2016

If you intend to file bankruptcy, DO NOT BORROW FROM THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOUSE TO PAY OFF YOUR DEBT. Please talk to a lawyer to make sure...

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The child, now 19, states he wants nothing to do with me. Am I still obligated to pay support and potentially college costs?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 15, 2016

Your obligation to support a child in NY is until the child reaches the age of 21. You can argue that the child has emancipated by abandoning the...

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Are the free attorneys appointed in family court as good as a hired attny ? I cannot afford an attorney but my ex has hired one

Howard's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

Many court appointed attorneys are excellent. However they are usually overburdened and that may affect the work they can do. A good private...

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What are the factors in determining my obligation, and what weight will the CT give my circumstances?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 14, 2016

A modification petition must allege a change in circumstances. This is on a case by case basis. If the Petitioner is only looking for child support...

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If you file bankruptcy is it final? Other than your credit being ruined, it doesnt come back to haunt you later on?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 12, 2016

Depends on the type of bankruptcy and the type of debts. If you file a Chapter 7 you discharge most debts and would not ever be responsible for...

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What would happen if I took my son to Florida without getting permission from my ex. You would have a liberal if visitation

Howard's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

You need to file a Petition to relocate in Family Court. Much depends on your custody order. You will need to show how moving will be beneficial...

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What petition do you file to add things to an old court order.

Howard's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

A court order is a directive to the parties to do, or not do, something. The court issues these. Unless you want the court to order something...

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How much is a divorce and what is the process?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 03, 2016

It is impossible to quote a fee online because every cade is different and there are complexities in your situation. If you can locate your...

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Do list my wife's income even though she has her own children's tuitions to pay and has no legal obligation to pay for my childr

Howard's answer | Answered on January 02, 2016

If you are referring to the petition, it does not ask specific questions about your income. You have to state the reasons for the modification. ...

Howard E. Knispel's Answers (2024)

Are there any recent accounts of trustees attacking iras using this tactic? are my iras really safe?

Do I try to refinance and pull out money to pay everything so we only have one payment or declare bankruptcy before divorce?

The child, now 19, states he wants nothing to do with me. Am I still obligated to pay support and potentially college costs?

Are the free attorneys appointed in family court as good as a hired attny ? I cannot afford an attorney but my ex has hired one

What are the factors in determining my obligation, and what weight will the CT give my circumstances?

If you file bankruptcy is it final? Other than your credit being ruined, it doesnt come back to haunt you later on?

What would happen if I took my son to Florida without getting permission from my ex. You would have a liberal if visitation

What petition do you file to add things to an old court order.

How much is a divorce and what is the process?

Do list my wife's income even though she has her own children's tuitions to pay and has no legal obligation to pay for my childr