Do I have to file a petition in Family Court to stop child support payments in NYS when my child reaches 21 years old?

If your stipulation of settlement states that child support terminates when your child reaches age 21. That is binding. To insure there are no...

If you are in fear of your life and safety, you should consider filing a police report and/or seeking an order of protection in your local district...

Child support?

More information is needed. Generally speaking, a private school education is not a shared expense, unless it is either agreed upon between the...

Can you have a separate savings account after your married that would not be considered marital assets ?

You can establish a separate account. However, you cannot deposit employment earnings during the course of marriage into this account. It is a...

Can I move to another state with out the other parent

If there is no order of custody and visitation preventing you from leaving the jurisdiction, you are free to go. However, you should discuss this...

You haven't mentioned that you have opted out of the other reason for modification, to wit: a substantial change in circumstances. You would have...

Do I have rights to get custody of grandson that's in CPS care he's only 3months?

Since you stated that you have custody of several of the children, it appears that you are qualified to act as the custodial parent. I would...

How much time does the custodial parent have to respond to visitation requests from the non-custodial parent?

The answer lies within your stipulation of settlement. It should state the amount of time that notice must be given, and the amount of time for...

Should I do a downward child support modification?

The Family Court Statute does provide relief in the form of a reduction of your child support obligation, if there has been a substantial change of...

What options do I have on monthly child support garnished through my SSD income for my 18 year old daughter.

I would suggest you review the terms of your Stipulation of Settlement. If your client is no longer residing with her mother, it is reasonable to...