How to help get out of the GIFT/CURSE

Your inquiry is far from simple. Despite your statement that you are short on cash, you need to discuss this situation in person with one or more...

If the father of my child signs over his legal rights is he then liable to pay child support still?

A private individual cannot simply "sign over" his rights to a child. The only way to terminate parental rights is in a juvenile proceeding after...

How does the shareholder of a cooperative apartment who lost possession, but not ownership of the apartment get possession back?

The shareholder may not have much chance of regaining possession, especially 3 years after being evicted. It is also possible that s/he is no...

How do I go about getting child support that's owed to me when my ex-husband is working and still not paying when it's ordered

If you have an order for support, serve that, along with the Notice to Withhold, on your ex husband's employer. If he is in arrears, hire a lawyer...

Child support calculations under new guidelines

Child support is set by guidelines, as you know, and is set based upon income from all sources, including bonus. Depending upon whether the bonus...

Maintenance formula under new guidelines

The maintenance calculation is based upon present incomes and depends upon the income of both parties as well as the length of the marriage and...

The best advice any good lawyer here can give you is to refrain from discussing your case online or anywhere else in public or in private except...

Can you sue? Yes. The real question is whether you will prevail and oif so, whether you will collect. Only you can decide whether to spend the...

Is this domestic abuse ? How do we go from here and make sure they don't try something against us ?

Your undocumented status has no bearing on whether you seek the help of the police. Stop being a victim. Go to the police when/if needed. Seek an...

Can I get early probation, and can I get my resume record expunged.

You mentioned probation but I am assuming you meant supervision. Speak to your attorney about filing a motion to shorten your supervision. You...