New York is an "at will" employment state. This means that your employer can fire you without cause. Basically the only restriction is that the...

Is there anyway I can somehow get joint legal custody?

In New York, joint custody can basically only be obtained by agreement of the parties. If you and your daughter's mother do not agree on joint...

NEW YORK STATE,. I HAVE A PENDENTE LITE FILED AGAINST ME. CAN I PAY MY RENT BEFORE PAYMENTS TO MY WIFE

If there is a valid court order in place, you cannot ignore it regardless of your ability to pay. Your wife can bring a contempt / enforcement...

What are egal repercutions for a parent that does not pay their share of child care in a support order but pays their support?

Failure to pay child support "add-ons" (child care, education, medical expenses, etc) is treated the same as a failure to pay the basic support...

The affidavit of regularity requires information such as the date the defendant was served and whether the defendant has appeared in the divorce...

I need a pro bono lawyer for child support case

I would recommend contacting your local bar association and possibly Brooklyn Law School. They may be able to provide you with a pro bono attorney.

How to file child support worksheet in uncontested divorce when each parent is custodial parent over one child and agree on all?

Unfortunately, the packet and the forms do not properly address your situation. I've been told that there is no uniform procedure for your...

Can a person representing themselve file for ineffective counsel?

No. Such a claim on appeal would certainly fail. I would recommend hiring as quickly as possible.

If I marry my daughter's father, will I be responsible to pay any child support for his first child in NY state?

It would likely depend on the law of the state where the mother has her support order. I would advise you to contact an attorney in that state /...

Can you still get a divorce in NY with out husbands ssn?

You can absolutely obtain a divorce without your husband's SSN but you may need to execute an affidavit explaining that you do not know and do not...

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