Can I sue my children's father for help with cost of living for the children?

If you do not have an order of support you should file a petition for one. If he has primary custody of one, and you have primary custody of two,...

Can I have a NY attorney answer for a GA case for custody/visitation mod?

If your ex filed in Georgia, an attorney admitted in Georgia would have to represent you there. Is there a custody order out of NY? If so, then...

My ex girlfriend, mother of my child now 2yrs old, was arrested for stealing a car.. i just filed for custody and want to know

It certainly sounds as you have a good chance, particularly if the court orders drug testing which she fails. Be prepared that if they order drug...

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How will divorce affect disability/spousal support/health ins. after husband left after (just shy of) 24yr marriage?

You may be a candidate for permanent maintenance (ie maintenance thats last until death or remarriage not just for a certain amount months/years). ...

Divorce

I cannot speak to the laws of other countries, but in the US in order for a divorce to be valid, the other party must be properly served. Anyone...

My soon to be ex-wife will be awarded money in a personal injury settlement.

No, it is separate property. However, if she deposits the proceeds into a joint account or otherwise commingles it with marital property, an...

Can the courts order a child not to call someone Mom?

The court can direct you and his mother to not let anyone else be known to the child as mom/dad. However, if that;s not in your current order, in...

Can anyone clarify this law? http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/new-york/ny-laws/ny_domestic_relations_law_175

If the child isn't yours, i suggest that you address that in the divorce. Otherwise, the child is presumed to be yours and even if she isnt asking...

Child Support: Can I lien ex's house for failing to comply w divorce stipulation re child support arrearage/interest accrued?

If you are owed back child support, you file a motion for contempt and request a money judgement for the arrears, which you can the file with the...

In a modification of a child support order will the spouse income be calaculated into the modification.

Generally, no. However, if you are alleging that the support provided by the CSSA is too high, the court may consider your spouse's income in...