The spouse who has started the divorce action and monied spouse is responsible to pay other spouse;s attorney fees?
answered on Sep 30, 2022
Unless court ordered, everyone pays their own legal fees.
I would like to know what will happen next as I believe he did it purposely to escape his childsupport obligations
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Moving to PR will not allow him to escape his obligations for child support.
I’m estranged from my twins I’ve been paying child support since they were two, they’re eleven now, I’ve kept my rights over them because I feel one day they’ll overcome their mothers brainwashing and will decide to live with me but I fear that day will never come.
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answered on Sep 11, 2022
You can not simply "terminate your rights". Only Child Protection Services (ACS in NYC) can do thatnor you can be terminated if someone elsecadopts the children. If your rights are legally terminated by court order your support obligations terminate but not any arrears you owe.
I don’t want to pay for it. I believe she moved money from her personal account. And faking it to pay me less share of marital property.
answered on Sep 3, 2022
If you have already started the divorce by serving her tge summons and notices then she is not allowed to do extensive spending except normal or emergency cases. If the house is marital property then the work she is doing may increase the value giving you more equity. Talk to your lawyer.
My son moved into a dorm room for college. He pays for his own food, and will only be living with his mother when school is done for the semester, Am I obligated to still pay child support here in NY. He pays for his own car and insurance as well.
answered on Sep 2, 2022
Technically the mother is still the custodial parent. If he lives with her on breaks and the summer she remains such. You would have to prove he is totally self sufficient to modify support. That would mean he is fully employed or earning enough to be considered emancipated. Speak to a family... Read more »
I'd like to keep my lawyer on, and work on payment later. Without my lawyer I don't think I stand a chance. What can I do to oppose my lawyer's motion to be relieved?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
No one should be forced to work for free, and that goes for any profession, including lawyers. Your attorney deserves to be paid and does not have to agree to any payment plan. If he or she does it is voluntary on them. Find a way to pay them or find a new attorney.
My mom just passed 4 weeks ago. My father didn't sign the will even though he clearly wrote it. Is it a binding document and since my mom is gone also are my father's wishes valid. My mom left no final wishes in writing
answered on Aug 27, 2022
First, this is not a Family Law question. It is a wills and estates question. Having said that, a will is not notarized. It is witnessed by at least 2 witnesses and the witnesses' affidavit is notarized. Also wills are not supposed to be handwritten except in rare circumstances. So the... Read more »
We had a domestic dispute last fall and she stabbed me. This was in Auburn NY. I have since moved back to the Bronx. She had our baby in June. She is in touch by text with my mom, but not me. She is open to visitation but in March, the judge in Auburn finalized an order of protection for 5... Read more »
answered on Aug 25, 2022
You can file for a modification to allow visitation, usually at a designated place. Talk to an attorney.
My husband has abandoned me after 19 years of marriage. He transferred all his money overseas to Cyprus, Europe. He left me with no financial support here. He won a law suit settlement recently during our marriage. He is also a stakeholder in a restaurant (unsure of the percentage). He has also... Read more »
answered on Aug 22, 2022
You are entitled to equitable distribution. You may be entitled to spousal maintenance depending on your respective incomes. You should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.
Moving this over somewhere else. Sorry
answered on Aug 16, 2022
This is not a Family Law question and is not in New York. This should be posted in the estates catagory and in Puerto Rico.
This is only the second ticket ever received in 30 years of driving.
answered on Aug 16, 2022
If you mean a 1202 (a) 2 (no parking) that is an excellent offer. The charge is a 6 point violation and the plea would be to a no point violation. Can't get better really. Take it.
Act. We opted out of that b/c we share equal access of the children. School costs 65/35. medical 60/40 Responsible for purchasing own clothing for kids, childcare. share all other statutory add ons 60/40. Question - where do haircuts fall under? Thank you for your time.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Haircuts would normally fall under standard child support. Since you opted out then there is nothing that requires either parent to compel reimbursement for haircutting. Whichever parent takes the child for the haircut has to pay.
Jurisdiction. NY is 21 for child support but Indiana is 18.
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, wherever the child has lived for the past 6 months has Jurisdiction.
I want the my 2 boys 9&10 to fly on a direct flight from nyc to Houston Texas where I reside . The mother said if the boys wanted to she would be on board . I offered to pay all flight cost and her gas tolls or Am track tickets from Albany to nyc . She now has changed her feelings even... Read more »
answered on Jul 25, 2022
Is there anything addressing this issue in your custody order? You may need to go to court to modify the order if so. Talk to a NY lawyer.
My wife was served divorce paper on July 20th. I filed my divorce on June 30th. And she changed property deed on July 5th.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
The court will consider it property of the marital estate. Although she transferred it prior to being served, it is still a transfer within a reasonable time of the divorce.
I seen on youtube a lawyer who said the violations of custody order can warrant a change in circumstances as the original order was not followed
Violations such as order says itinerary for trips outside the state must be provided at least 48hrs in advance or more. And the mother on multiple... Read more »
answered on Jul 22, 2022
It depends on the seriousness of the violation and whether the court will think the custodial parent is no longer fit to be custodian. Not all violations are the same. At most, what you discribe would likely get a slap on the wrist. Finally, be careful listening to lawyers on You tube. Speak to... Read more »
Tickets: (1144-AA) and (31 over in a 55 MPH zone)
These both equal 10 points (if I am correct)
answered on Jul 21, 2022
If you are being charged with reckless driving the answer is yes. If it is simply the two traffic infractions than probably not. Seek a local traffic attorney who knows the jurisdiction.
I currently pay his tuition and have no problems continuing to do that.
answered on Jul 21, 2022
Unless otherwise agreed to, child support in NY terminates at when the child reaches 21. If there is no child support order you can simply stop payment after the child's 21st birthday.
I'm currently in a custody battle I have joint custody but I have primary placement. My sons father wants to revoke placement and child support
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Probably not, in and of itself. Depens on the distance from your current residence, neighborhood quality and other issues. Talk to an attorney.
She has 2 prior bankruptcies without my name. We are currently in chapter 13. My dad won't sign anything over to her. I want to keep house
answered on Jul 8, 2022
Whose name the mortgage is in is not any indication of ownership, but it is of debt. The ownership of the house is in the deed, however, even if a spouse is not on the deed, under Domestic Relations law a spouse may be entitled to ownership rights as marital property if purchased during the... Read more »
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