Child support

You should petition in family court or bring a motion in supreme court to do BOTH 1) modify any prior support arrangement AND 2) establish support...

I am involved in an out-of-state paternity case. Where should I hire an attorney?

You should hire an attorney in the jurisdiction in which the case is pending.

My ex husband filed false financial statements in family and support court. He claims he's unemployed.

In all likelihood, the only consequence will be that the court will find his testimony to be incredible.

My ex is a teacher and has custodial custody. She just got a VTL 1192.2-AA 2X DWI without children in car. Can i get custody.

You can petition for a change in custody based on the DUI. The court will certainly consider the DUI in determining whether to modify the custody...

Many family courts allow you to send a letter withdrawing your petition. To be safe, you should go to the next appearance and tell the judge that...

Why City Lawyer want to Deposed DA in Civil Rights Lawsuit ???

By City Lawyer, I assume you mean corporate counsel. That is a different agency than the District Attorney's office.

Neither a separation nor counseling is required in order to obtain a divorce in New York.

I am in a custody battle in Kings County, NY (Brooklyn). There are some documents I am missing from my file-can I get copies?

The clerk's office will have copies of all documents submitted to the court. Make an appointment to review your file and make copies.

Can I file for child support prior to divorce, have any spousal support, can this be worked into the divorce?

You should definitely retain an attorney. With that different in income, it is very likely that your husband will be liable for your legal...

Not happy with my lawyer, I believe he is lying to me. How do I switch my layer in middle of a case?

As long as you are not on the eve of trial, changing attorneys shouldn't be a problem. Speak to local attorneys about your case and if you choose...