In New York, divorce records are supposed to be sealed for 100 years. If they are not or if you want, you can petition the Court to seal the records. As for public websites or google - if your spouse or someone else gave them that information or somehow they go a hold of that information, it will... View More

When a Judge sees the word "reasonable" it should mean reasonable in the eyes of the general public and standards. My opinion is that given the language you quoted, as long as the cost for the CIT training is not excessive, it would seem that your ex would need to pay for it. However,... View More

If the child is being left alone, that is the first thing you might want to address. Some 10 year olds are mature enough to stay by themselves, but, I don't think many Judges would approve of that.

Next thing to do is consult with a Landlord-Tenant attorney. If the house is yours,... View More

In New York, you are responsible for child support until a child turns 21 years old. There are a few exceptions, for example, if the child enrolls in the military; gets married. It doesn't matter if the children work or don't work.

You might try to see if the kids will live... View More

Depending on how many visits have been missed and the reason the non-custodial parent has missed them, you might have a good case to file for a modification of your prior agreement. There are a lot of factors that go into whether or not your modification petition will be successful. I highly... View More

It is correct that SCU can only take a portion of the payor's income to pay for child support.

However, the Order should have also stated that the non-custodial parent must pay the balance via direct deposit or checks. So the attorney you spoke to is generally correct, you can file... View More

Yes, you can file your own papers. If it turns out that your spouse filed papers before you, then one of the divorces will need to be cancelled.

Most likely "yes", however, you need to read your Judgment of Divorce and if there is one, the Stipulation of Settlement. That will govern when spousal maintenance ends. Typically, someone just moving in, does not qualify for ending spousal maintenance. I highly recommend you consult... View More

If your Mother gets divorced in Mexico, it would be valid in the U.S.

If you are located in Suffolk, Nassau or New York City, I can help you. Please email me at david@dbnylaw.com.

You have to make sure that in your Separation, that you and your spouse waived the Right of Election.

If you did, then you can state that your estate goes to your children or have a Trust for them. You should consult with an attorney.

If you file for a Divorce, then the issue of custody will be determined in the Divorce process. There is a lot to know about custody and should absolutely consult with an attorney.

If no divorce action or legal separation action has been started, then you do not have to pay rent to your husband.

However, you and your husband have a legal obligation to take care of your daughter (provide her food, shelter).

If both your names are on the deed and either party wants to sell the home, then that person has to start a special court action called a Partition. In a Partition, the Court will decide if the house has to be sold and how much each party is entitled to.

It sounds as if your initial case was closed and then later on the clerk made a note. You should double-check with the clerk/Court or the Judge.

You should consult with an attorney and have an attorney with you at the deposition.

It is not clear why you have to sit for a deposition, very unusual for a Family Court case.

In general terms, if you do not answer a question at a deposition, you could be held in contempt or your... View More

You should be able to contact the Judge/Court and ask for the proposed Judgment of Divorce to be changes to include your name change.

A Judge has a great deal of power and latitude when it comes to custody and visitation. You may want to consider a modification of the Judge's order, so that the non-custodial parent doesn't have as much time.

Without seeing the actual Judgment of Divorce, I can't definitely answer your question. However, most likely you are still divorced. It seems that you may have to go back to court with a Motion to get your husband to sign the correct papers.

I would have to see the exact language in the agreement. However, typically, once an ex-spouse re-marries, you no longer have to pay spousal maintenance.