If you file a petition and do not appear then the motion is deemed to be withdrawn. Child support is determined by the home state of the child.

The age of emancipation in NY is 21. Nothing is forever.

I lost the child support trial... I can't afford it

The Courts are very reluctant to downwardly modify Child Support. Your burdden is to prove substantial changed circumstances (unforseen and...

Should I go to Family court or Supreme court for college tuition? When should I go...before school choice made or after?

College Education and Child Support: the questionn is are parents obligated to pay for college? If College tuition is included in an agreement then...

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How long can a court appearance be delayed.

Your sister must continue calling the police

What is the Judge's purpose on this? Why is he making Zyla dad wait 3 weeks to see her? Why did he appoint these people in case?

In determining child custody and visitation the Court applies a Best Interest of the Child Standard. In most cases the Court appoints a Law...

If a child goes to live with non-custody parent for two years is it possible to be taken to court for back-pay of child support?

What is the effect on Child Support if the child relocates to the residence of the non custodial parent? The non-custodial parent can petition the...

I am living on vecation on February 1th I old child support I have a Dominican republic passport. Will I be stop at the airport

If you are in arrears on Child Support your passport can be suspended.

Going through seperation from my husband. He is not on the lease. Won't move out because claims squatters rights. Is he right?

Your apartment is referred to as the Marital Residence. Your Husband has a legal right to remain in the apartment until ordered to leave pursuant...

Can a change in a temporay custody order if there are major concerns at pretrial conference or do I have to wait until trial?

Custody can always be changed. This also applies to pendente lite orders. A primary function of the Court is to protect the child. The Court...