Can my attorney take the money that was support to be given to me for backchild support??

You are correct in stating that child support and child support arrears are to be considered the child's money. However, your attorney would also...

I want a divorce but my husband won't sign and we have children under 21

You will want time hire an attorney to file a divorce for you. You do not need your husband's consent to get a divorce, but will have to go to...

Family member in the court room if the other part does not want then there?

That will be up to the hearing examiner. Family court is open to the public, but the hearing examiner or judge may prohibit someone from being in...

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How old do i have to be to pick which parent i wanna live in New York

Until you are 18, you do not have the absolute right to choose where you live. However, the older you get, the more likely the court is to grant...

In an uncontested divorce, with shared custody of children, how is the child support calculated?

What you need to put in there depends upon the judge involved. Some judges will approve a waiver of child support, but require that the mandatory...

Yes, assuming you have been residing here at least one year, you may file for divorce in New York State. My office handles Monroe County divorces,...

In the state of NY, what must I do in order to be able to relocate with my child?

It sounds like you have all the factors in place to get this move approved. However, you do have to seek that approval from the court unless your...

What would be the best way to go about having my husband adopt my 2 kids ?

If their father pays support, then your husband cannot adopt the boys without their biological father's consent. It used to be that lack of...

Yes, based solely on the incomes, this would be a case for spousal maintenance. The amount of length of maintenance/ alimony depends on a number...

I am the custodial parent, am I required to disclose my domestic partner's information on the Financial Disclosure Statement ?

Yes, you must list your partner's income. However, it will not change the outcome or the amount of his support obligation.

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