When was the wedding? And, is it your desire to invalidate and/or renegotiate the prenup now?

Once she is in NY for 6 months, NY will become the children's "home state" and she will be able to obtain an order of custody from a NY Court. ...

How often is maintenance awarded in NY and how strict are they to the amount named from the calculations?

You will want to push very hard for the court to consider what her full time income would be. You will need to prove that your income is going to...

What can I do if it is financially impossible for me to pay the maintenance and child support that is proposed?

It may be time to consult with a new attorney. Is your income this year lower? If she makes considerable $$, is it less than you make? Why is...

Does my ex getting an emergency custody order mean she can take her from me before a hearing?

Unless you have been served with an order, you should not be turning your daughter over. However, you do need to see an attorney ASAP.

An engagement ring is considered a gift in contemplation of marriage. If you gave the ring and your fiancé broke off the engagement, you should be...

Is your support paid via the Support Collection Unit? If yes, you may want to discuss with them their ability to impose an administrative increase...

As has already been stated, there is a public policy position in NY that overpaid child support not be recouped. The Court will likely tell you...

The NY Chlld Support Statute does not provide for a support calculation in shared custody cases. Rather, it mandates that the "non-custodial"...

Will a court choose my family over a daycare provider?

This depends on who has the right to make this decision. If your ex has primary residential custody, she may have the right to designate the...