To echo the comment of Mr. Conway, the simple answer is that you cannot get "repaid" for monies that were overpaid to your spouse. Courts charge...

How do I get a modification of child support? Which court do I petition? How do I get child support enforced?

Your first step is to review the precise language in your divorce decree---which may have specific circumstance outlined for how or when you may...

Child care

You should file a petition with the Family Court to address the issue of the actual cost of the babysitter. While it may not be reasonable for you...

How do you get a child's law guardian changed

You can file a motion to have the Law Guardian dismissed and a new one assigned, if there is a legal or ethical basis to do so. Your friend may...

Can we change visitation without lawyers? Will it effect anything for future custody/support?

Generally, you do not need a lawyer to modify custody or visitation. If you were in Family Court two years ago and the result of that experience...

Is it advisable to represent yourself in a custody pretrial conference as grandparents seeking custody of a 7 year old?

In New York State, a biological parent has a superior right to custody of a child as compared to a nonparent. In your case, notwithstanding the...

Can I file for emergency custody with supervised visitation?

You can file for emergency custody with supervised visitation, but it would depend on your specific circumstances and the allegations that you make...

Can I be asked to leave our family home if I don't pay rent and the home is not in my name?

You are correct that NY does not recognize common law marriage. Thus, as custodial parent to your shared child, your only "right" would be to...

Should I get in contact with police and or a family lawyer?

How old are you now? If you are over the age of 18, and if there is no Order of Custody giving your mother custody or guardianship rights to your...

What happens if the defendant fails to appear at child support modification case?

If your ex was served with the Summons to appear in court and fails to appear, you can request a default Order in his absence. Bring with you any...