Child support and unsteady employment?

A court may impute income to him based upon his earning capacity. The amount a court may award depends on what the court determines is his earning...

Can you lose sole custody of your child just because you live in a shelter?

Custody issues are decided based upon best interest of the child. The best interest of the child is determined based upon many factors including ...

What happens to a new wife who's newly wed husband owes child support arrears?

He could have 1.5 times his current child support obligation garnished from his wages until his arrears are paid in full. This could place a...

What legal recourse do I have when my ex-employer withholds sales commissions earned?

Do you have a written contract? If so, does it have a choice law clause? If so, does it have an arbitration clause? Etc. I suggest you consult...

At what time does a petit larceny show up on your record? Before or after conviction?

I suggest you retain a lawyer who can attempt to get a plea offer to a non-criminal offense like disorderly conduct or possibly get the prosecutor...

I am sorry for your loss. I would like to see every drug dealer prosecuted for any death caused by the drugs they sell. But, it is likely to...

What can be done if I believe that I have been shorted pay from my employer?

I suggest you speak with someone in the school’s payroll department.

Extreme Measures?

If they are violating any laws then call the police. If they are not violating any laws then any measure to prevent them from hanging out may be...

Can you drink at all on DWI misdemeanor probation? NEW YORK

I suggest you very carefully review your terms and conditions of probation with your lawyer and follow them to the letter.

Can I get reimbursed for reducing principal balanc on the mortgage from the date of separation until the date the house is sold?

Are you legally separated? Do you have a separation agreement? If so, what does it say about the sale of the house? In particular, what does it say...