If a college fund was already set up by the father, do I have to pay towards college also

If your stipulation doesn't address the 529 account and whether that goes toward your share of college expenses, then you will still be responsible...

When can you file a counter claim in a divorce case?

Typically, a counterclaim is filed with the answer to the Complaint or within 20 days after you file your answer (you can amended your answer). ...

The child cannot be deemed emancipated just because he does not attend school. Some emancipation factors are as follows: 1. the child's...

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I just moved to New York in September, I have a daughter who is in kindergarten, the father is abusive, both physically and ment

If you file for support, you can ask that your address be made confidential. However, you will first have to establish paternity before you can...

How will a second divorce affect what I do for daughter from my first marriage? I don't want the court taking money from my pay.

Do you have any children with your second wife and will she be eligible for spousal support? What you pay for your daughter in terms of child...

Do I need to pay child support once my children enter college if I am paying the majority of college and they live away?

Yes, you have to pay child support until they are 21 or earlier emancipated, as that term in defined in your agreement or divorce judgment. If...

Is there a way to change jurisdiction from New Jersey to N.Y.??

The state where the child resided for the last 6 months is the state that decides custody issues. What court issued the last custody order and did...

Can my wife seek a QDRO after a judgement of divorce is issued? And if so, does she get it?

She is only entitled to a QDRO, to the extent that she was granted a portion of your pension pursuant to a QDRO in the judgment of divorce.

Can i sue my mother for back child support?

If she is receiving the child support from your father, she can use that money for whatever she deems appropriate and is not required to account...

I am in a shelter and they need my birth certificate I am looking my own apartment do I have to give my birth certificate

They may deem it relevant for their own purposes. It is a reasonable request and if you don't comply, then you may not receive the...