The answer will depend on the support magistrate or judge and your income. If you are making six figures, you many be paying for the swim lessons....

Calculate Alimony amount in ny?

If your spouse is not working and there are no children then you might want to consider imputing income to your wife. This would have the effect...

A QDRO should be submitted promptly upon the entry of the Judgement of Divorce. If your divorce is completed you can have your attorney submit the...

You should have the Sheriff's Department serve the papers. Given the order of protection, you want to make sure that you do nothing that can be...

The legal answer is that the tax refund would be marital property and subject to equitable distribution. In plain English, yes you are entitled to...

What documents should I attach to my unconstested complaint (with child)?

I would plead in the complaint that “The parties have an Order of Custody from the _____ Court, dated ______________. A true copy of this Order is...

Why does child support seem biased?

You are two questions: Why is this fair and/or legal? This is not fair but it is legal because the Legislature has made this the law. It is a...

Do New York courts ever deviate from maintenance guidelines in practice?

Judges can and do vary from the maintenance guidelines. That is the simple and not very good answer. The more precise answer is that you should...

How can I go for custody of my son while adopted

You need to consult with an experienced Family Court Attorney. If your parental rights were terminated and your child adopted, you cannot get...

You can get a divorce if your marriage has been broken down irretrievably for a period of six months or more. You do not have to be living apart. ...