Does someone have the option not to accept a subpoena to appear in court for a custody hearing?

A witness can be held in contempt if they fail to obey a properly served subpoena. The process server could have served her even if she didn't...

I've got a joint custody oder in place which my ex broke this weekend, but no one seems to want to act on my behalf to enforce?

I believe you are in Erie County. You may file a petition or an Order to Show Cause with the Erie County Family Court seeking immediate...

I make 300 per wk with housing at my job my spouse makes 55,000 per yr were separated and have two kids with joint custody

I assume you are the one paying child support. if so. you should not be paying 25% of your income. You are too close to the self support reserve....

My divorce plantiff commenced this action for an uncontested divorce by filing summons and complaints however as the papers

I cannot really tell what you are asking. I think you are wondering if you need to start your case all over. You need to check with the court...

Have any of the lawyers here heard of a judge putting neglect charges on a parents for allowing a toddler to sleep in their bed?

Actually, judges don't file the petitions. A Child Protection worker does. You question is probably asking whether a petition can be brought for...

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If I file a custody petition, and father then files his own; is it a wise decision to drop mine and have him prove his side?

If you have custody from a prior order, there is likely no reason to file a new petition. More importantly, if you are going to trial, you...

When paying CS for kids I don't have custody, does my pro rata share matter from a previous support order where I have custody?

While the amount you receive as support is not included in your income for support purposes, I don't believe you can deduct the pro-rata share of...

My son was born in a marriage a judge can change the last name if his supposed father establishes paternity

If your 5 year old thinks of your husband as his father, a court is extremely unlikely to even allow a paternity petition to go forward. If the ex...

Im moving into a new apartment and i have my wifes daughter that trying to finagle herself in how can i say no legally

I agree with Mr. Siepmann. You need to make sure you and your wife are on the same page. If she's over 21, make sure she's not on the lease. If...

For child support in NYS I am the custodian parent. am i required to provide a list of expenses when I am the full time caregive

Whether or not you are entitled to reimbursement for tutoring and extracurricular activities will depend upon the wording of your prior agreement...