Divorce

If you truly want to cease all divorce proceedings right now, you need to file a Stipulation of Discontinuance with the court. If you have an...

What are my financial responsabilities while I am not home due to restraining order

If you signed a lease, or are responsible for a mortgage, you are still just as responsible for those expenses now as you were before. Similarly,...

Child Support Amount

If you are paying child support for a different child pursuant to a prior court order, then that SHOULD BE factored into any subsequent Order for a...

My daughter will be living with me as she goes to college. can I reverse the child support from me to my ex-husband?

Was your divorce from a state other than NY? If so, that would control, notwithstanding the fact that New York's child support laws may be...

What kind of a lawyer do I need for my child to get the services he requires for being emotionally disabled?

I agree that you should consult an attorney who is experienced in special education law. That being said, in my experience, sometimes a parent can...

Child Support Payments

First, it is probably best that you consult a local attorney to ensure that you understand your child support obligations, and how to calculate...

Property division in divorce: what marriage date matters, the religious or state-registered?

The date of your legal marriage is the date of significance under New York law. I am confused because you use the word "registered", and that can...

Paying child support and maintenance in cash with a signed recipt

While there is nothing wrong with paying cash and keeping paper receipts, you are placing a great deal of faith in your own record keeping. Checks...

Child care arrears ???

This is a difficult question to answer without knowing all of the facts of your divorce action. If we were considering your support matter in a...

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How are the arrears for child support determined?

As a general matter, you are entitled to child support retroactive to the date you filed your Petition for Support. Thus, if it turns out that the...