How can I request an adjournment in a support proceeding in Suffolk Family Court so I can retain a lawyer ?

If it is a new case, you simply appear, and tell the magistrate you wish an adjournment to seek counsel. Those first-time requests are never denied.

We can a child say no to a visitation if they dont want to go?

The answer to that question lies in the discretion of the judge. The courts generally consider children over 11 years of age to be mature enough...

How can I stop child support? Will I be reimbursed?

You will have to contact the Support Collection Unit to determine if the payments are being made just to satisfy arrears. You should also consider...

What happens financially?

It is imperative that you have a consultation with a matrimonial attorney. At that meeting, your rights and obligations will be addressed. This...

If there is an order of child support, the payor is obligated to pay same, and the payee does not have to give an accounting. Unless you can prove...

Can I take my ex to court for child care that he owes from 8 months ago if the court order says were supposed to split it 50/50?

If the court order memorializes child care expenses, you can bring a contempt petition in the Family Court for reimbursement.

How do I make a motion to change a stipulation in a disposed divorce case?

You will have to bring an Order to Show Cause in Supreme Court to modify your Stipulation of Settlement. You should check with the matrimonial...

Is it true that the mother can sign for the father on the birth cerificate if he doesn't have an ID at the hospital?

No individual can sign for another person, absent a properly executed Power of Attorney.

Yes, your attorney is permitted to subpoena non-party witnesses. This should be done immediately.

How long is someone responsible for unpaid divorce settlement ?

Your question raises statute of limitations issues. They cannot be answered without a review of your Stipulation of Settlement. I would suggest...