If your spouse was served properly you will need to file for a default judgment. If there are issues such as children or property, an inquest, a...

The court will always try to encourage overnight visitation if possible. Often children, as they get older, try to stress independence and that...

Any person of interest can demand an accounting. Does the POA include a provision for a monitor? NY allows that. If you do not give an accounting...

If there is a court order of support the payor is still obligated to pay as long as the order is in effect. His arrears accumulates regardless of...

You need to start your divorce immediately. Once a divorce is initiated there are automatic orders that forbid the changing of thecstatus quo. No...

Family Court has modified rules for discovery. You need permission from the court to conduct discovery. If mental health is an issue, the judge...

Support, both child and spousal, is statutory, meaning the amount to pay is by percentage under the law. Parties can agree to waive the percentage...

Your obligation is not just child support, but your pro rata share of extracurriculars, out of pocket medical expenses and, if necessary, tutoring....

You start my retaining counsel. Doing a divorce without an attorney is a mistake. If this will be uncontested, meaning that all issue will be...

No. This is not marital property. If this settlement is for back wages, then it is not an asset.