Assuming the allegations of domestic violence are fabricated, your best remedy is a quick hearing in the family offense proceeding. Even if you...

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If I was married for 17 years, is a spouse in titled to receive part of spouse pension no matter what the circumstances are?

Your spouse's pension is marital property to the extent it was acquired during the marriage. Except in circumstances of egregious marital fault,...

I prepare for divorce. Child support calculation is based on the income of our tax return. but he hide a big amt of real income.

A forensic accountant will determine the value of the business as an asset to be divided in the divorce action. As part of the valuation process,...

"I'm plaintiff in divorce in NY. She answered complaint. I want to withdraw the divorce. See add'l details...

Once your spouse has answered the complaint you cannot unilaterally discontinue your divorce action. To discontinue now, you will need her to ...

If I die I want custody of my daughter to go to my sister, not my child's father how can I make sure this happens?

Unless there are extraordinary circumstances, custody will revert to the surviving parent by operation of law which will supersede any will...

Can Child support payments end, or even be reversed in NY State?

A modification of child support requires a demonstrated reduction in earning capacity and not just a reduction in earnings. Incredibly, even...

Do I have to pay child support for a 18 year old who abandoned my home?

It is difficult to predict the outcome of any particular case; however, the circumstances you describe are a good fit for the defense of...

If you receive a transfer of any property from your spouse in the settlement of a divorce action, it is not taxable to you (IRC 1041). Be careful...

Going to mediation is not communicating in the way the law expects of joint custodial parents. Joint custody requires both parents to consult and...

How do you estimate house maintenance repair and automotive repairs for statement of net worth form?

Some expenses must be estimated since they are not normally recurring or periodic like utilities or installment loans. When it comes to household...