How to serve missing spouse, and what state has Jurisdiction?

Which state has jurisdiction, and whether or not New York has jurisdiction will depend on the provisions of your divorce decree (which might...

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Can the father of my 2 children claim them on his taxes only paying child support

You refer to your ex as your "partner," so I am assuming first that you were never married. If you are the primary custodial parent (the children...

Child custody/support

You should consult with a local attorney. My advice is that if there is an order, it should be followed, unless and until it is modified (I.e....

Do I have to keep paying my ex child support until my support court date in late March, even though the child is living with me?

Technically, you DO need to continue paying child support to your ex, if you are paying pursuant to a court Order (if there is no court Order or...

Can I not show up to court?

You do not need to appear until you are served with the paperwork. In Greene County, the court will either mail you a notice or have it served by...

Can I be held responsible for years of child support when I was deployed and my ex didn't have physical custody of our daughter?

Based on the facts you provided, I don't believe that the mother would be able to collect retroactive child support. She would only be able to...

Spousal Confidentiality Denver, Colorado Albany, NY

The proper answer to this question may be state specific. In NY State, the income of your new spouse is not considered in calculating your child...

When you refer to "full custody" you should understand that there are two types of custody which the court will decide: legal custody (i.e....

Ex is looking for an increase in CS. Will the judge grant it?

Your ex has the burden of proving that there has been a "substantial change in circumstances" to warrant modification (or, if different, whatever...

Is there anything family court can do about this?

Your sister should consult with a local attorney. Just because her husband isn't on the lease doesn't mean that he can't be given access to the...