My divorce decree states college tuition is apportioned based upon the mother and fathers income with a SUNY cap.

The wording of your decree may provide the answer. Often the party's obligations to contribute to college are expressed in terms of their pro rata...

Is this new attorney right about my old attorney "screwing me"?

I would not say your lawyer screwed you, since the problem lies with the law. The statute requires the court make any final support order...

Is the only way to have imputed income changed (from a divorce/child support case) by filing an appeal of the entire case?

You are correct to think that an appeal may not help you since the appellate court is limited to the record from the court below. You might try...

In the case of 50/50 shared parenting, how will it impact child support obligation and the naming of a custodial parent?

In an equal shared parenting arrangement there is no need to declare one of the parties the custodial parent, since either party's residence can be...

Does a father of a 15 yr old have a chance of getting custody?

Certainly your son's preference to live with you will be given substantial weight by the court. You would also be wise to consider your...

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I am petitioning family court in NY a money judgement for arrears owed by my ex-husband to my child in the amount of $15,000.

Very likely, since child support arrears are vested as they come due. The best your ex-husband can do is modify his support obligation going...

I am legally separated will I hurt my divorce case if I move out?

Unfortunately, attorneys on this site cannot give legal advice; that said, if you are legally separated by separation agreement then the terms of...

I paid off my mortgage with my family inheritance. If I divorce, am I entitled to that money back?

Yes, you are entitled to all the money back provided there is enough equity in the house to cover your claim. Since you have to prove the money...

Where a divorce action looks imminent, It is often a good idea to start the action. This would make your boyfriend the plaintiff. The plaintiff...

Im married for six months, can i file for divorce now?

You can file for divorce in NY using the no fault ground of irretrievable breakdown once your marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least...