Do previous support orders matter in new unrelated support orders?

Any child support paid to the first mother pursuant to a court order will be deducted from your income when calculating child support obligation to...

NYS - We want to legally change 16-yr old daughter's last name to step-father's; natural father has no contact in over 10 yrs.

Depends on whether you want to just change her name or whether you want your husband to become the legal father of your daughter. The biological...

Child Support Standards Question:

It will depend on the wording of your stipulation. Assuming it complies with the child support standards act, you will likely have to show that...

Must initial service of divorce papers be done in person or can it be done via mail?

The Summons w/ Notice or complaint must be personally served without court permission granting personal service.

Ex moved kids away. How can I get them back?

First you need to find her so you can serve her. I would suggest hiring a PI. Once you find her, file a petition to have the children's custody...

If I'm 16 and i have a baby , and the father is my age can i still get child support if he doesn't want to be the day ?

Yes, although at 16 he probably doesnt have the ability to earn much so the court may set it at the statutory minimum of $25.00 per month. Your...

How does the court define the "length of a marriage" I am getting confusing feedback!

date of marriage until date of commencement.

Harassment Case in Family Court, no Cross exam?????

No one can answer that except your attorney. It may have been a strategic decision where he thought any questions he would have asked would have...

Father's Rights to Vacation- Ex Refusing to allow me to take my children

File a petition to enforce your custody order/judgment of divorce in family court. Notice is not the same as consent; it sounds as though you have...

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I am custodial parent in NYC, if my x has no job & remarries- can his wife be enforced to pay back monies owed?

No although you may be able to seize joint assets (such as tax returns) to receive the support you are owed. Consult with a local attorney to...