Spouse property transfers -- divorce

You have a claim to the appreciation in value. Your claim will be based on contributions made to that appreciation in value during your marriage....

I paid a lawyer over 8,000 dollars to defend my daughter in a custody case. He went to court twice with her. Because the

Ditto to what everyone else has advised. The attorney would have to provide any refund to your daughter, unless you signed the retainer agreement.

Will child support end?

You need to file a petition in Family Court seeking to terminate the support order. If she is living with the boyfriend, not in college, and...

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No. Being sentenced to jail requires a full hearing, a determination of a willful violation, and a confirmation by the family court judge. That...

Child Support

You should file a support modification petition and/or a support violation petition in family court. If you have custody and/or shared custody and...

We have joint legal and physical custody. How do you word that mother has residence in regards to school?

You just say what you mean. But, I concur with counsel. You should have an attorney drafting this document. An attorney will have dealt with...

My sons father does not take our son when he is suppose to. would a judge take away some visitation due to this?

If he is not taking him on the weekdays, is there a reason you need to change the order? Is your son sitting there and waiting for him? If yes,...

Is a 50/50 custody schedule equivalent to joint legal custody?

She can demand whatever she wants to demand. If you are moving towards a negotiated agreement, you will both have to agree on the language. It...

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It does depend on what the agreement or order of custody says. However, this does not sound like a safe and healthy situation all around. I would...

In NYS, is there a statute of limitations for childcare expenses. My ex is asking for reimbursement from 2007-08.

Whether you get a credit for what you paid depends on whether the support magistrate believes you or her. If you are in Family Court, the Support...