For Affidavit what amount should I put for clothing and food expenses for 2 children per week? I did not keep receipts.

We cannot fabricate a financial disclosure affidavit by giving you magic numbers to put on its various pages. You also cannot fabricate those...

If my income was lowered with a SIGNIFICANT paycut (from 55k/yr to $400/wk) can my child support be lowered?

'Settlement' can be a bad thing. If you 'settle', then the energy needed to change the order is greatly increased. The burden goes from showing a...

What's the best action to take when I'm being abuse by live-in boyfriend of 5 years.

It's time to file a family offense petition in family court. In so many instances, it is the law enforcers who are in the best position to be law...

Can anyone recommend a divorce attorney in Orange County NY that will unbundle or a paralegal service?

We are not a referral source for lawyers and we cannot unbundle and perform paralegal services. We are either on the case as counsel or we are not.

There is no fixed answer to your question. Depending on the equities in your case, the court could either let you keep the rental money or could...

If my wife would take my son off her cash assistance case would I be off child support?

Child support is for every American: all you need is for the mom to file her petition (or draw cash assistance) and you are on the hook. Many...

What are my rights as a child's mother in New York

You are free to go. Expect him to file in family court for a return of the child or for custody. Stated another way, you risk litigation if you...

What is common professional practice after a consultation with an attorney you want to hire?

Common practice is to either retain or walk away. I see the attorney made your decision very easy and you should walk away. He is telling you by...

Can I live in a motor-home with my four kids legally?

You can live anywhere you want any way you want.

Does NYC courts recognize domestic partnership in determining alimony/maintenance?

The statutes and caselaw always point to the written proof of marriage as credibly establishing a start date of a union between a man and woman....