I suggest doing the right thing by using the money to pay off your child support arrears. The failure to use the money to pay off arrears could...

Can a lawyer go through with your divorce if a support order is pending?

"A child support case pending in Family Court will ordinarily be consolidated into a subsequently filed Supreme Court matrimonial action, thereby...

Do I get the full child support if I filed first?

The rule in play states the following will be deducted from the non-custodial parents income before the application of the CSSA...

I married the same man twice. In 1996,divorced in 2001. Remarried 2015 , now seeking to divorce. Is he entitled to house.

A portion of the equity in the house may be considered maritial property subject to equitable distribution. You should have your lawyer take a much...

Run for elective office in New York State

This question is best answered by an election law attorney or by a Commissioner of the Board of Elections. I have changed the practice area to...

What do I do when there is an unknown additional lawyer who is hearing and sitting in on my case without my acknowledgement?

You could have politely introduced yourself and asked the additional lawyer his name and his connection to the case.

Where would a criminal face trial if the case involves two states?

I suggest you read the information at: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/jurisdiction-criminal-case.html

My 21 year old friend used fb to ask a 15 year old boy in another country to become his boyfriend. is that a federal sex crime?

I suggest you review the information at: http://www.wksexcrimes.com/penalties-under-federal-law-for-solicitation-of-a-minor/

Hit by a car/Suffered Permanent Bone Fracture/Offered only 25k - Can I get more??

Just some quick thoughts off the top of my head. Was the driver working at the time of the accident? Did you have sum coverage? Did anyone in your...

Will a magistrate allow an outside agreement between my ex and I to change the current order?

I suggest you review the information about child support agreements at: http://www.divorcenet.com/states/new_york/child_support_modification_faqs#b