Is it true that child support ends at the age of 21 no matter what, and I am not required pay past that?

You are incorrect. In NY child support ends at 21 unless extended by agreement to 22. It can end earlier only if the child is deemed emancipated,...

What will happen to my remaining cash from my tax return prior to filing for bankruptcy how much could I keep on hand?

That question s impossible to answer without knowing much more, ie. what other assets you have, when you received the refund, what you spent it on,...

I'm filing for bankruptcy and would like to know if I filed my tax return for 2015 and already spent the money do I still need t

You are required to provide the trustee with 2 years tax returns. If you received a refund right before filing you might have to turn it over...

My mother passed February 10, 2015 I have yet to file bankruptcy but would like to know whether any settlements she receives an

Yes. You must disclose any inheritance or possible inheritance you are eligible to receive. Whether the trustee has a claim depends on the amount...

The Attorney for the Child has an obligation to represent the child during the litigation. However once the case is resolved their duties are over....

How can I change a visitation schedule without "extreme changes in circumstances"?

You can file for a modification of the custody order. If there is ambiguity in the interpretation you do not necessarily need an "extreme" change...

You are getting different responses because the term you used is not widely used by lawyers in New York. It could refer to either a Judgment of...

NCP gave up overnights but now refuses to return child

A court order must be followed until modified by the court. That also means the father not giving back your child is not an option. You need to...

Can the Judge in my divorce find me in contempt if I cant afford to pay the law guardian off by a certain date?

For a Judge to find you in contempt there has to be a finding of wilfulness. If you genuinely can not afford to pay and it is not your fault the...

Will filing custody papers in my county dismiss a case by my son's father which was filed in the original filing location?

The case in the Bronx will proceed without you if you simply fail to show up. You need to formally demand a change of venue. You can appear in the...