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Not understanding why a previous year tax return is required, obviously W2s of your new employer but how does or will your tax return affect your petition for lowering child support in New York. And why would I be required to submit previous W-2s that don't reflect my new job of current pay... View More 
answered on Aug 28, 2019
Reflection of past income bears on an analysis of future income-
Not understanding why a previous year tax return is required, obviously W2s of your new employer but how does or will your tax return affect your petition for lowering child support in New York. And why would I be required to submit previous W-2s that don't reflect my new job of current pay... View More
I live in NY and I didn’t show up to court 3 weeks ago because the custody matter that I petitioned Against my daughters father didn’t matter anymore. The law guardian never liked me for no reason. The judge gave temporary custody to her fathers aunt (not blood related). And put and order of... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2019
You need an attorney and MUST appear at all scheduled court appearances. Good luck
My girlfriends ex boyfriend has been been harassing me for years. He recently started making false reports to CPS. We just had a ninety day open investigation and they found the case to be false and unfounded. Now they have started calling my girlfriend again and requesting to come over and get a... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2019
Within reason it is always advisable to cooperate with CPS
Now she wants to live with me and will attend college in NYC. Can I file an order with the NY court and have him pay child support under NY law ? I have a support order with CA that ends when she turns 18. Does the NY court has jurisdiction to order the father to pay for her college ?
He also gaslights me, takes/hides my belongings, tracks my cell phone history (account is under his father’s. I have no access), has told me several times (during/post cancer) he wishes I would die, and is constantly creating financial hardship by spending large amounts of money on various... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
You do not need a fault ground to file for divorce in NY. I would suggest that you contact an attorney and an accountant immediately. Best
I've been paying the child support all his life and for my daughter who is going to be 23 who is emancipated but my child support has never changed never took me back from modification even though I'm making more money now. Will I be opening a can of worms if I try to stop paying child... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2019
Child support ends in NY at the age of 21 or upon emancipation unless otherwise agreed to in a writing. You may need to go to court to have a child declared emancipated who is under the age of 21 or if termination of support is inconsistent with a written agreement.
My sons father has not paid his court ordered child support payments in two months, what are my options? In addition, he has moved upstate NY and didn't provide me with an updated address. Per our visitation order, he was suppose to notify me. What are my options?
I have 4 kids my frist child has been going to my bio parents since she was born lived there for the frist2 1/2 years of her life my boyfriend now has an issue that the bios dont get the other children and never have and wants me to put a stop to the 8 year old going now what's ur thoughts.... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2019
I would urge you to do what you think is in the best interests of your children
If one of the parents later refuses to cover the agreed pro rata share of child's college costs, what legal recourse is available to the paying parent? Will the courts uphold the agreement that was ordered and adjudged per the divorce decree?
answered on Aug 7, 2019
Absent modification of the court order yes it will be upheld
3 times in court , losing wages for nothing.
answered on Aug 2, 2019
In NY if it was not addressed in the original order you need to be careful as depending upon the language it could be deemed waived. You need competent aggressive counsel here.
They started dating in NY and now live together in another state. Can any charges be filed by anyone
answered on Jul 30, 2019
I do not know the laws outside of NY state however at the age of 18 in NY you are deemed emancipated and can date whoever you chose.
Court ordered my mom to supervise my visits and due to the heat lately my son gets red ears, red face, he was running in the park. My mom shows affection like tickling and nibbling my kids ears because she loves them. Never will she hurt my kids. Now the agency and foster parents(other GMA) is... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2019
The Agency can do it if they feel the child was at risk however should follow up with a modification of the court order.
I pay the full mortgage. I also want my name taken off the deed.
answered on Jul 30, 2019
This requires a partition action and you will need an attorney well versed in litigation with a knowledge of real property law.
When is a loving relationship between grandparent and grandchild not in the child's best interest? The parents live locally but because they fight constantly our relationship suffers and is constantly interrupted. Despite my attempts to visit I have gone for months without seeing him.
answered on Jul 30, 2019
In NY under section 72 of the Domestic Relations Law grandparents have standing to file a visitation petition which if equity deems appropriate to intervene and if in the best interest of a child can result in a court order awarding limited visitation to them.
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