Modificatiion of Child Support

The judge will almost certainly impute income. Your are correct that a voluntary retirement at such a young age will not qualify as an anticipate...

Can the mother of a child go to court for child support even though the child is 19? It was never court ordered before.

Absolutely. The non-custodial parent is required to provide child support up until the age of 21, unless the child has become emancipated. Going to...

Irretrievable breakdown divorce ground

The New York Appellate court has recently decided that one parties sworn statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down for a period of...

In LI ny cust battle if the father has a job with flexi hours and good pay to support the kids with a home is this a big factor?

The judge will look at the mother's earning ability and the children's best interest. Additionally, it has become increasing rare for a spouse to...

Is this considered Abandonment?

New York has been a no-fault divorce state since October 2010, so fault will not be an issue. The biggest factor that you must deal with now is...

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If there is no cause like infidelity etc is the amount you can ask for alimony and child support reduced

Child support is strictly based upon best interests of the child and the financial asses of the parties. Fault is not a factor.

My husband, has contributed no money to our home or life since we got married. The home is in my name. Can he still get half?

There are a variety of factors that need to be addressed before this question could be properly answered. However, the court may find that the home...

New York State and Uncontested Divorce

No, not in New York.