What can be done?

Was the support order made in NY or California? If NY, support here terminates at 21, not 18. You should consult with a local attorney so the...

I want to know if I am still obligated to pay child support

It depends on what your custody order states and your support order states. Any attorney is going to need to review those documents to advise you...

When file for uncontested divorce in NYS, all debt is divided in half. How soon it has to be paid by spouse after filing?

It depends. If the credit cards are in just your name, you will be responsible as between you and the credit card company, whether your husband...

What factors would constitute "exceptional circumstances" when trying to relocate out of NY with a child?

Relocation cases are very difficult for litigants, attorneys, and courts. A major factor will be the reason for your request for relocation. It...

You can change the locks, but she may break in and a court may not hold her accountable for doing so because it was the marital residence. Since...

How can I receive spousal support if my husband quit his job?

You may be able to. You will have to prove that he quit his job and that he has an income earning ability that would require that he pay spousal...

I want a divorce but my wife doesn't want to give me one

Divorce is "no fault" in New York and has been since 2010. Although your wife has refused to consent to a divorce in the past, she has no ability...

Will I have rights to our house (or its value) in a divorce if my husband purchased the house before we were married?

Since the house remained in your husband's name, it is his separate property. However, if the property/equity has increased during your marriage,...

How do I let my spouse know I want a divorce without making a bitter enemy?

There is no easy way to break the news to him. If you do it through an attorney, you will likely make him a bitter enemy. Since he refuses to...

If you and your child live in NY and have continuously lived in NY, then SC will not be able to issue a custody order. SC probably has...