What's prevents the less monied spouse from running up fees under DRL 237 that their ex spouse will be required to pay for?

Running up fees for the monied spouse is unethical and can result in sanctions against the attorney. If the non-monied spouse is pro se the court...

The answer is it depends. Generally in NY the cut off is 21 however in many stipulations it will provide until age 22 if the child is enrolled in...

The effective the date for a divorce is when the judge signs the judgment if divorce. The filing and entering in the clerk's office is essentially...

Generally portions of a pension earned during a marriage are deemed marital property and can be apportioned usually by a pension evaluator. ...

What can father do when mother abandons child?

You need to petition the court for custody. Without Orders in place she can return and have a right to the child. Depending upon her history CPS...

The birth certificate in NY is not necessarily definitive proof of being the father. If you were married at the time the child is born you are...

Am i entitled to a modification in child support since my daughters mother retired from her job. I live in NY

There are 3 reasons in New York to petition for an upward or downward modification. Income change by one of the parties by 15% or more, a...

Dollar for Dollar child support credit for payment of College room and board.

The costs of college are not provided for in the family court act or the domestic relations law, however, they are usually included in...

Can i make my daughter father see her?

Generally, no. Even if there is a Stipulation or court ordered parenting time for the father, there is no way to enforce such parenting time if...