I need help filing an objection to a dismissed petition to reduce child support.

Unfortunately, a change in circumstances is required, to downwardly modify the child support obligation. You will have to file an appeal of the...

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I have been a co-tenant (not on the lease) with my partner in a rent stabilized apt. for 20 yrs.

There is no legal obligation for a landlord to put a non-spouse on a lease. Nor can a landlord increase the rent on a rent-stablized lease, due to...

I am paying child support for the care of my two 18 year olds. I

The mother is not entitled to 'retroactive' child support; the date for child support 'begins' the date a petition for same is filed in the Family...

I wanted to know the normal price for divorce attorney

There is a wide range in prices in New York, due to a range in incomes, lifestyles, issues, and assets. Divorce attorneys charge an hourly fee in...

Do you have to give money back as per will to another ben if they were not listed as ben on life ins or house info?

There are several issues that must be discussed thoroughly with an attorney. To do so, the will, insurance beneficiary designation and deed for the...

Do child support payments continue beyond age 18 if child is full time college student?

The age of majority for child support payments in New York is 21. It may be to your benefit to have an attorney review the divorce judgment,...

Are there any child custody lawyers on here from nyc?

If you have not petitioned in Family Court for custody, do so now. If you already have court-ordered custody, and the order does not state that the...

There is no so-called 'statute of limitations'. However, if you file a petition for child support, you will only be entitled to child support...

Receiving a divorce from a immigrant without proper citizen papers.

Whether, and to what extent spousal support may be awarded is dependent on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the...

Commercial tenant being harassed by residential tenant - what are our rights?

Obviously, you need to document everything. Moreover, it would be to your benefit to advise the landlord in writing of this harassment, and point...