Can my obligation to pay child support be suspended since I am going to pay the full amount of the college bill for my daughter?

You can not unilaterally suspend child support because you are paying for college. You can and should file a petition to modify child support...

I have full legal and physical custody of my two kids and I was wondering if I can take my kids to another state for the weeken?

If he has every Saturday, you will be in violation of the court order if you take the children out of state on his time. He may not know if he...

What defines emancipation?

If you and our husband live in NY and have a NY support order or judgment of divorce which directs the payment of support, NY law will apply to...

How can my husband and I win residential custody from his unfit mother

If he is with you for all but 2-4 nights per month, you should file a petition for primary custody. You need to document the time spent with you...

Is there any way to get a petition for child custody pushed back?

The June 4th court date is likely a first appearance. Your brother should retain counsel, file a counter petition seeking custody and ask for an...

How to get a divorce?

You will have to file for divorce and then make an application to the court to serve her by publication if you do not know and cannot find her...

If I signed a piece of paper under pressure without discussion and it was notarized can things change?

That depends on exactly what you signed. I would recommend that you see a local attorney asap to determine what rights you may have. How long ago...

Can I be awarded child support if my disability forces me to request a change in my employment from full to part time?

If the medical evidence is clear that your transition to part time was compelled due to disability, then yes, you should be awarded child support. ...

My daughters have been asking for years to live with me full time and there father reuses. what mothers rights do I have

You should consult with an attorney to see whether you should seek to modify custody. Your girls are at an age when they have a strong say in...

"You have more than one option. The first would be to simply file seeking child support/andor spousal maintenance in Family Court. Family Court...