Estate Planning: Where to apply to get 401(k) under New York's spousal election rules: surrogate court or agency holding 401(k)?

If you have a valid claim for the "right of election" that claim is made through the Surrogate's Court. Writing to the 401k Plan Administrator...

How does non custodial parent moving out of state with visitation rights affect custody agreement?

My suggestion is to see if you and your ex can work out a new schedule. Alternate weekends at this point is useless. Instead focus on school...

As you state, NY child support is until age 21 unless the child emancipates earlier. If the child is living with the parent that was required to...

I understand I have to pay the arrears that I owe child support but they're still adding on every month

Unfortunately, if there is a money judgment against you it will accrue interest at 9% per year. So if your payments are less then the interest, it...

Buying property during divorce?

Highly unlikely that you will receive any compensation for the house he bought with his own money after the divorce began and additionally in a...

Can I stop or intervene with my daughter`s mom taking her out of state to Florida from NY without me agreeing?

You have the right to file a Petition to keep her from moving out of state until the court decides. If you are an actively involved father and see...

Can I move 20 miles (radius) outside Rockland county as the court documents specify?

Seems to me that you can move anywhere within 25 miles of those counties. If you are not the custodial parent the clause really shouldn't even...

Can i get full custody of my son ?

You will need to file a Modification Petition to change the residential custodial arrangement for your son. Perhaps the Mother will consent which...

My wife and I are going through a separation but not divorce as yet but she does not want me to know what’s the new home address

Unless she needs to keep her address confidential due to domestic violence, you have the right to know where your children will be living.

If you have these questions you can always consult with a real estate attorney. Having said that, the transfer between spouses does not cause the...