I been paying child support for over 20+ years in arrears and paid off New York in 2 years 30,000. Now Massachusetts is saying I owe them 32000 which not only they take from my check every two week but they take my income taxes i feel like forever and when I look in child support acct it never goes... Read more »
New York is a big state. What county is the case in? Where does the mother live?
Ex-wife makes payments out of alimony as per divorce agreement. She needs to buy me out or sell the house in about3 years. When the house is sold we split the profits. Can I sell my half to someone else? We are both on the mortgage.
If you and your ex own the house as husband and wife then no. You would need to start a partition action. You could make an agreement with a third party for them to receive the proceeds, but your name is still on the deed and would need to sign the transfer documents. In a partition action you... Read more »
He is having a breathalyzer installed for work & back but said he can drive my 10 week old granddaughter in his car. The baby lives at my home & not with him. I have a working vehicle to take the baby where she needs to go.
If his restrictions are to work and back, that is it. He can not drive anywhere else without violating the law.
This is the second ticket since May. I will plead guilty because I don’t want to go to court. I just wanna make sure when I do that I don’t have to show up for my court appearance.
If you send in your ticket with a guilty plea you do not need to go to court.
Likely the other side has not filed for default yet. You can still file an appearance without a problem if you hurry. Even if they file for default, the courts are reluctant to give defaults in divorce cases.
She wants to move to our family farm in Hawaii from New York state. She gets no financial support from her ex-husband but could support herself here in Hawaii. Do you have any suggestions
She needs to file a relocation petition in New York and justify moving will benefit the child. She should talk to a lawyer.
I left this higher paying job due to the stress levels and hardships of being understaffed and working mandatory overtime. This job was a new experience to me. I held on for 2 years, until COVID hit, we lost many workers, but kept the same workload. I was approved of a promotion that I didn’t... Read more »
You can not voluntarily leave a higher paying job, for a lower paying job and expect a decrease in child support. Your income will be imputed based on your capability to earn, not your current earning. That is the law.
This job included 12-hr overnight swing shifts. I gave my all, worked there for 2 years, waited months for a promised promotion. All I’m trying to figure out, is “how do I prove to the is judge im not scamming the system or my child??” I went back to my Highest paid skill set (sous chef,... Read more »
You can not voluntarily leave a higher paying job, for a lower paying job and expect a decrease in child support. Your income will be imputed based on your capability to earn, not your current earning. That is the law.
My ex husband has a crack and alcohol addiction. He has been several times in the psych ward and the judge order a mental health evaluation. Both my daughters lawyer and my lawyer are requesting for an order of protection for my baby. What is the process? Will he get visitation rights and joint... Read more »
You need to talk to your attorney. These cases are complicated. This kind of question is specific to your case and only an attorney familiar with your situation can answer.
He is a German/US citizen and receives pension and SS both countries and has left me with no money, car, support, etc.
Jurisdiction in NY is dependent on several factors such as how long you have lived in NY, whether tbe two of you lived in NY when he abandoned you, where were you married, etc. Speak to a lawyer to get more specific information.
Currently in custody trial
What document? You need to have certified subpoenaed documents for them to be admissible. Yoir lawyer should be able to explain that.
My arrears are just over $2500
Puerto Rico is in the US. You do not need a passport and you can go.
You are over 18. You are an adult. You can move out of your parent's home and ignore them . You could try to sue them for child support until the age of 21, but you will need to show that you were forced to move out. Speak to a lawyer.
This is my first time getting a ticket. Had two of my sons 16&17 up on the roof, told them to knock it off and when they were bout to go down, cops pulled us over. Should I fight for a trial or just plead guilty? If I do, will I lose my driving privileges?
Honestly, you are lucky if you are not charged with child neglect. Never plead guilty. Get yourself a good lawyer.
Judgement if lawyer fees from a contempt in custody. He hasn't paid anything and won't pay. After I get a judgement for contempt again, can the PA judgment be recorded against his house in NY?
Yes, but it is not automatic. The creditor has to start an action in NY to confirm the PA judgment. Then it will become a lien in NY.
My wife has had 2 affairs she emotionally and verbally is abusive to my oldest child 13 makes threats to keep her from seeing me on visits when she don’t get what she wants, we have 2 kids she is trying to take from me she has anger issues and control issues we been married 21/2 years what should... Read more »
You should file for custody in Family Court if you too are separated. Otherwise you need to file for divorce with an immediate Pendente Lite motion. Talk to a lawyer.
I get child support which goes towards a bill
Child support is meant to cover shelter, food and clothing for the child. Certainly a non-custodial parent should have clothing for the child during his/her parenting time, but usually clothing is the responsibility of the custodial parent.
While it sounds unfair, the law requires drivers to know that the vehicle they are driving is properly registered and insured. You can argue that it was not your vehicle, but you may be held responsible for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.
Your first step should be to locate a local lawyer. Handling a divorce is complicated. If this will be uncontested, meaning you and your spouse are in agreement, then an agreement would be drafted and signed by the parties. If it is contested then court appearances may be necessary.
UNINSPECTED VEHICLE
DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHTS
EQUIP VIOLATION: OBSTRUCTED VISION
UNREGISTERED VEHICLE
None of those tickets carry points, but you can try to negotiate or have an attorney do so.
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