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Family Law...wanting my ex to give up all rights and sign my son over so my husband can adopt him.
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Answered on February 27, 2014
You can get an order of protection when the father gets out of jail. You can also bring the adoption proceeding and hope that the court finds in...
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How can I terminate child support for my 19 yr old who is unemployed and smokes pot and drinks everyday, in NYS?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
You may be able to claim constructive emancipation but that is a very difficult claim to prove. Bring your support order to a local attorney for a...
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Divorcing: Husband makes $166,000 gross..I make about 28,000....Does my salary reduce his child support payments ? New York
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Answered on February 27, 2014
With four children, according to statute, the noncustodial parent is presumed to pay 31% of his or her income (minus FICA) as child support. Your...
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How do I defend a false domestic violence charge/restraining order in the state of NYC?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
There should be a return date listed on your order of protection. Appear in court on that day and explain your case. Depending on your income,...
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Can a person in a family be DNA tested by court order since they wont do it by asking and how can this be done ?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
You don't have grounds to compel a DNA test by law but if you can obtain a DNA sample on your own, you are free to have it tested.
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I have two sons but my 22yr old is still part of my child support payments how do i reduce my payments to pay for only 1 child?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Speak to an attorney ASAP. You may need to file a modification petition.
Can I sue my neighbor for mental anguish or harassment? They've been harassing me about a tree in front of my house.
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Answered on February 26, 2014
New York doesn't allow civil suits for harassment. Call your local police department and see if they will intervene.
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I want to stop paying child support for 18 year old daughter, by law can I?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
File a petition in family court immediately but please understand that it is your burden to prove your allegations.
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I'm looking for a lawyer in ny area to take a case that amounted to about 50,000 in damages from a rats in a storage facility.
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Contact your county bar association or use Avvo's Find a Lawyer tool.
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How can i get a free lawyer i can't afford it i need someone to help me out at family court
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Answered on February 26, 2014
If you do not qualify for legal aide / 18b, contact the county bar association to see if they can provide a pro bono attorney.
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