Hello: The reality is that a parent, under certain circumstances, may still be obligated to pay support and not have parenting time. You will...

Hello: You are getting into an area where you will need counsel. A forensic accountant need not be appointed by the court; however, you can...

Can my wife drastically change visitation schedule that was maintained for over a year?

Hello: You state that the court order "mandates at least dates two overnights with the father and other agreed upon visitation." Apparently,...

Hello: You can be sued but your defense would be that you never signed a guaranty or lease and that filling out (and not signing as tenant) the...

Hello: Although tenants are no longer responsible for rent on a destroyed apartment, they should apply to Homes and Community Renewal, the state...

Should I put myself on child support?

Hello: For the purposes of calculating child support, a custodial parent is a parent who has physical custody for a majority of time. See Bast...

Lands almost paid off, got behind 4 months, lost my job then covid hit, I've built a house on the land?

Hello: New York is a judicial foreclosure state. So if I am to assume the land is subject to a mortgage, the property must be subject to a...

Is this legal?

Hello: NY is an at will state. File for UI benefits but be prepared for an objection by employer re: misconduct.

Rent related ?

Hello: Do you have a written lease? If this is a month to month tenancy, either party, subject to 2019 Act requirements, can terminate for any...

Can the court in New York State give my mom temporary custody to my 12 year old son without any proof on her allegations ?

Hello: Yes if an emergency and depending on facts and circumstances.