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I am the non-custodial father with visitation rights. Girls live with my ex, their mother.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Child support in New York State terminates at age 21, unless extended by agreement. Support could terminate earlier if you can show to the court that the child is emancipated.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
No, the earliest date you are entitled to support from is the date you file a petition in the Family Court for child support.
I filed a motion to preclude which was denied without prejudice. I filed an order to show cause for contempt, focusing on the Plaintiffs disregard for automatic orders, specifically failure to comply with discovery, and hiding comingled money. Per the courts public record, the Judge issued a... View More 
answered on Sep 8, 2017
There is no right to a jury trial in New York for divorce, except for the limited issue of the grounds for divorce, and even that is in question now that the primary ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage (no-fault).
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One of my Christian friends lied to me that she wants to pray for me then she asked me to repeat some words and asked me if i want to be God's daughter and i thought it's a part of pray and accepted. Also English is my second language. Then I've realized it's a pray... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2017
There is no legal issue here. You decide what your religion is, no one can trick you into changing that. Perhaps you want to reconsider that friendship, but this isn't a personal advice column.
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Possibly, it depends on the type of debts that you have, and could also depend on when you incurred them. An experienced bankruptcy attorney in your area can review your debts with you to determine which debts can be discharged in bankruptcy.
She also has a MD state tax debt as well.
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Potentially yes, but this can be complex as there are more factors involved than what you included. You should see an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your area. You may need to obtain the tax transcripts for any years that taxes are owed for your attorney to analyze it.
answered on Sep 6, 2017
As in most areas in the legal system, you can proceed with filing a bankruptcy without an attorney. There are serious pitfalls in doing so, as you may needlessly lose assets by failing to apply the exemption laws properly or by failing to use exemption planning prior to filing; you may not fully... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
Whether you can get a loan will depend on the type of loan you are looking for, and the efforts you make post-bankruptcy to rebuild your credit. Many bankruptcy filers are able to obtain credit cards, car (and even home) loans after filing, but it really depends on your individual situation as to... View More
I have a severe mental illness and currently taking therapy for it (and medication). Impulsiveness is a major symptom of this disorder and is the direct cause of my debt.
I am currently in both a debt settlement and a debt management program but the monthly payments are draining me... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2017
You are likely eligible to file, but only after a full evaluation of your situation by an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your area can you know for sure.
I filed bankruptcy pro se. I forgot to file the paperwork stating that I completed the second round of bankruptcy counseling. What can I do to keep my case from being dismissed?
answered on Sep 6, 2017
If your case has not been dismissed yet, you should file the papers immediately. Otherwise, you will probably need a motion to allow the late filing. The procedure may depend on the local practice of your district. You may need to contact a local bankruptcy attorney for assistance.
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