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I have an order of protection that is subject to visitation & custody orders, mom wont allow me to go on a trip. what can I do?
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Answered on June 15, 2013
Sorry to hear about the refusal to honor your parenting time right. The other lawyers that answered this question did give practical advise in...
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Question on divorce and alimony
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Answered on May 19, 2013
The challenge for you will be getting a court to impute income to your husband to maximize any potential maintenance, the modern word for alimony,...
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Sister-inlaw filed a order of protection in family court and lied on documents
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Answered on March 31, 2013
You, or more appropriately your lawyer, should request a quick hearing on the petition if the judge will not dismiss the case right away or an...
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Can I modify a child support agreement if my divorced was finalized 3 months ago?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
If the divorce was filed after November 2010, the default provisions regarding child support modifications are that parties may seek to modify...
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Please recommend divorce mediators in NYC or Brooklyn
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Answered on March 10, 2013
I am a divorce mediator. I think you are wise in choosing the mediation process which is usually substantially less expensive and less stressful...
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Want to know if I have good case to win a motion for upward modification of child support.
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Answered on March 07, 2013
The date that your divorce was filed and the language of your settlement are important in determining the standard used for support modifications. ...
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Family law?
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Answered on March 06, 2013
There is no longer any presumption in the law that children belong with their mothers or their fathers. Courts need to rule on the best interests...
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Can child support be terminated for my 20 year old daughter.
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Answered on March 05, 2013
The clear case of a 20 year old child that can be declared emancipated, since child support otherwise goes to 21 in New York, is if she is not in...
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Ex-girlfriend can't make restraining order hearing. Her lawyer says she can phone in during court. Is possible?
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Answered on March 04, 2013
If the matter is proceeding as a Family Offense in Family Court she can put in a request to appear. The court would then need to rule whether to...
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How much weight does the wishes of a 10 year old have , when the courts consider custody ?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
A ten year old's wishes can have some sway in influencing a court's decision on child custody. His/her wishes, however, will not control but...
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