Can attorney's fees be recovered when a lawyer is brought to a hearing to determine if back child support is owed?

Attorney's fees have to be ordered if there is a finding of a "Willful Violation" of a support order. Whether there is an argument for a reduction...

Is it possible to get divorced and married in a day or so, in New York State?

It is possible to expedite, but not in a "day or so".

Can i get custody even though i have moved?

Is he named on the birth certificate? If he is not, that might make a difference on how you should handle this. But, if he is on the birth...

If i dont have a current childsupport order and i pay it all off before i go in for a violationcan i still goto jail?

You cannot be in violation unless you have a current child support order. So, I am assuming you mean that you are not current in payments on the...

My husband and I have not lived together for 17 years, can we do an uncontested divorce and not list any finances??

If you are in agreement on all issues, you can proceed with an uncontested divorce. Your agreement should have some level of detail in it to...

What happens if my 17 year old refuses to live with mom and her boyfriend ?

You can file a custody modification petition in Albany County Family Court. Do you live in your son's school district? What sort of time do you...

Can her lawyer hold my check.?

If that check is made out to just you, and if there is nothing in the agreement that gave her attorney the right to hold that check, the attorney...

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Husband and I are separating. What is my best route?

A no fault divorce is an option. However, an uncontested divorce would require that you and your husband are able to work out all of your...

I have a hearing that I'm unable to attend because I have no way of transportation. Will this be held against me?

If you do not attend a hearing, the court may enter a default judgment. You need to contact the court to set a date when you can attend.

My wife and i have been in a relatioship living together for 12 years we have only been married two years do we split assets

You will divide marital assets, which are assets obtained between the date of the marriage and the date of commencement of an action for divorce. ...