Do I legally have to pay any child support and half of medical bills if there is no court order and no custody arrangement? NYS

There is no legal obligation. The moral obligation end of this is for you to determine. It would probably look good in the custody part of this for...

I need help. I don't know what to about family court.

You need to file a violation petition against him for non payment. Get support through the collection unit if that isn't happening. He moved, so...

After getting the answers from the lawyers i went back and checked my divorce paperwork. I realized it said...

You should at the very least invest in a consultation with an attorney even if you dont' hire them. the can take an hour and give you detailed...

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If the person you wish tested lives here you can file a petition here, even if you live elsewhere. However, it requires DNA testing so you will...

Do I need a lawyer to force the father of my child to pay child support? If so, what kind? If not, then how to proceed?

You can file a petition for support in Family Court in New Rochelle. You may be able to maneuver the system at the start, but proving the income of...

At what age can a parent kick a child out without being legally responsible for them?

Parents are obligated to support their children in NY until age 21. There are some factors that can emancipate a child sooner, but they are things...

We never married but have a child. Now i'm married, Can ex claim additional support based on total income of myself and wife?

Support should be based on your income only. However, the courts can take into consideration that you have someone else in the household helping...

My ex filed a petition in family court for a QDRO, I was never served me. Is it legal? Magis. signed didn't check aff of servi

This probably wasn't filed in Family Court as QDRO's are only issued pursuant to a divorce and only if the underlying agreement or decision calls...

How can my sister gain custody of her son after the father whom had custody died?

She needs to file a petition for custody. The father's death is a change in circumstances to allow it. The father is deceased so she will have to...

What if spouse hires an attorney and files for divorce, but the other spouse cannot afford and attorney?

While the law in NY does allow for the non monied spouse to seek legal fees from the other and while the courts are required to make such an order...