In many states, a month's missing support payment is a criminal count. That's why so many dads are jailed in such states, like California for...

If non custodial parent is token off child support, does he still pay the arrears?

Yes. The court cannot reduce those arrears, only the recipient can. Talk to the recipient to perhaps settle the debt with a lower amount paid in...

Can my daughter move out of state that her newborn was born in without the fathers consent if they were never married?

If the mother leaves, then dad can bring a petition in family court to stop her dead in her tracks. The sequence of petitions will be convoluted:...

Can i ask for in house separation for the sake of my children?

New York does not have a legal remedy known as 'in-house separation.' You either forgive or you file for divorce. The divorce experience will be...

No. That's an illegal relocation and if you bring a violation petition in family court, you could win custody.

Do I have a good chance of getting full custody?

In New York, either parent has a good chance at getting custody. However, there are a huge number of factors that go into any decision regarding...

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I think I have to ask my question differently. I wish to dismiss my criminal attorney and go pro se?

When you don't shop around, you get the worst outcome. Go online and start your search for a new attorney again. Avoid 'firms' as they are vastly...

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Are public defenders allowed to takes cases to trial? Or assigned council?

I just had a case where the defendant refused to listen to advice. I told X that a trial will cause major harm to the status of X. At issue was X's...

How can we split the settlement that my now ex-husband got from an accident in which we filed jointly?

Without knowing either your divorce case or the accident case, there is no way to tell what your options and rights are. Your best source of...