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(NY) Can you legally pull someone's credit report without them knowing? This is for a child support and custody case.
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Answered on February 21, 2015
Child support in the state of New York is largely based on a formula ("CSSA"). The Court will take his gross income from all sources, subtract...
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What are supporting papers
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Answered on February 21, 2015
We need more information in order to fully answer this question. The term "supporting papers" usually means papers in support of a motion...
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Is it better to hyphenate your last name when doing an adult name change?
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Answered on February 21, 2015
Use whatever name you'd like. Whatever you choose (hyphenated or not), you will have to go through the process of updating the records with every...
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Can i change my kids last name?
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Answered on February 21, 2015
You will either need his consent or to file an application with the Court requesting a court order allowing you to change their name.
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Can I take my husband to court if he refuses to help with college cost for our child?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
If you are living together and there is no divorce action pending, you cannot file an application for child support or college expenses.
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What is the procedure for a step-parent to adopt a 21 year old in New York State?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
Adoption procedures are complicated. It can be done in either Family Court or Surrogate's Court, but you should hire an attorney who can help you...
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Does a significant other's child support debt become my own upon marriage?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
Technically you're not obligated to pay his debts. However, from a practicality perspective, unless you keep your finances separate, he will be...
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Can I change my *entire* name (first, middle, last) upon divorce?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
Most Judgments of Divorce provide language that either party may use a previously use surname (for example a maiden name) after the divorce. If...
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Maintenance Pendente lite
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Answered on February 19, 2015
You may not like the end result, but it appears you got a good deal and your lawyer's explanation makes sense.
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Even if the divorce says no changes can be made, is there anyway to have it changed?
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Answered on February 18, 2015
What is the nature of the "it" you'd like to modify? Custody? Child support? Property division? Giving us an idea of the subject matter would...