You cannot have the QDRO signed prior to the divorce. You can wait until after the divorce but it is usually best to take care of the QDRO...

Hired lawyer on contingency, met with him a few times, decided I don't want his representation, want to fire him, get new one!

Simply explain the situation to your new attorney. It is not a difficult situation to resolve and the two attorneys will handle it between...

How long do you have to serve the other party if you file a support modification?

Usually the family court serves the petition by mail. You should contact the clerk's office. Additionally, if your hearing is in 4 weeks, that...

Child support & children with disabilities. Can support extend beyond the age of 21?

Unfortunately, child support will not be extended beyond age 21 (unless you have an agreement providing for such support).

Custody and support are entirely different. You'll need to file for each one in a separate petition.

When is a person punished for non payment of support?

In a situation like yours, the only way to make him pay is to ask the court for incarceration.

I have trial on Nov 13th out of state. I have to buy flights, can I set a deadline for negotiations with her lawyer to end?

You can set a deadline but it won't mean very much. I would expect that minutes before trial, opposing counsel will continue to attempt to settle...

Can a parent get child support for a child over 18 snd has graduated from high school in New York?

Yes. The custodial parent can petition and receive child support until the child reaches age 21. The custodial parent should petition ASAP...

What would happen if part of a divorce case was appealed to a federal court?

VERY unlikely that the federal courts would become involved in an appellate issue on a divorce.

If u are divorce,how soon could the other person get married to someone else to give them their legal status in NYC

Either side can remarry as soon as the divorce is entered by the county clerk's office.