Depending upon your spouse's work history, the court will impute income to that individual.

You can't have common law marriage if you r already married, right?

Since you and your spouse have lived apart for several years, and it sounds like that you did not petition the court for maintenance, it is...

What do I do now that I have a Stay Away Order of Protection against my ex-boyfriend, his 15 year old daughter lives with me?

Your ex must stay away from you, pursuant to the terms of the order of protection. If he chooses to have his daughter reside with him against her...

What happens if I can't show up to a trial due to financial hardships?

You will have to contact the clerk of the court to discuss your options. If the court does not permit a telephonic appearance, you would have to...

What steps could I take to prepare myself for being taken to child support?

Paternity would have to be established prior to the entry of any child support order. The court would order HLA testing, to determine if there is...

Who can request a copy of a child's social security card

It is my understanding that since you are the only parent named on the birth certificate and have sole custody of your son, you would be the only...

One of the decretal paragraphs in every Judgment of Divorce, authorizes the wife to resume the use of her maiden name, if she so desires. You...

Can I as a respondent change family court from Nassau to Suffolk county if petitioner doesn’t live in Nassau county any more?

If the petition arose in Nassau County, because the Petitioner stated they resided therein, the action will probably remain in Nassau County. If...

It is my understanding that you can procure two different marriage licenses in different countries, as long as you are marrying the same...

Can my visitation or legal custody be negatively impacted by 1 missed visit for business purposes?

Assuming you regularly visit with your child, 1 missed visit would not constitute a sufficient reason to modify the custody status. You sound like...