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Insurance there is 280 a month down here its double when he has medicaid
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Yes, if it is ordered by court you have to pay for it. If you want to modify the court order you would need to contact a New York attorney to try and get this matter to either reduced or some other possible options available for you. Please reach out for a free consultation with an attorney.
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Divorce can only be initiated if and when the residency requirement has been made. For instance, some states require having a physical presence in one state for 3 months compared to 30 days in the other. So when the residency requirement is made, a divorce can be initiated along with the grounds of... View More 
A vacation to England, to see my family. One that we have had tickets for for some time now.
answered on Dec 11, 2017
If a custody order that restricts travel can very well be used to prevent this type of travelling out of states. Unless a mutual understanding and consent have been made between the parties.
I pay insurance and child support it costs me around 800 a month and i am forced to live with family because i can not afford to live on my own.
answered on Dec 11, 2017
You have to follow the NYS law since the case was initiated in New York State. Even if you go to NJ or travel to another state after Florida, you will be bounded by the laws of the state where the children reside and the case was initiated and decided in. It is difficult to get the case to be... View More
I thought I was married?
does it mean when the court says. For the Record - Aug. 23, 2015 Divorces Certificates of absolute divorce or annulment issued
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Please contact an attorney. Most likely the statement implies that the marriage was dissolved or annulled as per that date. Therefore, you are no longer married.
answered on Dec 11, 2017
Yes, if you qualify under low-income/indigent than a court-appointed counsel would be provided to you. I would advise you to reach out for a free consultation to see if a lawyer would be able to handle your case as a pro bono case. A lot of attorneys offer a free consultation and many attorneys... View More
Me and my daughter’s father were never married and we have a custody agreement stating that he has primary custody and I have partial I get her three nights a week and he gets her for nights a week but we have been civilly sharing our daughter where I have been having her five days a week and he... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Okay, you need to contact an attorney right away for a free consultation to go over your options. You should continue the current custody agreement as ordered by the court. If he denies that than try to email or text / FB him denying that so that you can use that in court against him.
If you... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
State court websites have samples of forms as examples along with blank forms to be used by pro se. Search for your county name divorce forms.
My family lives out of state , and I have no support system. Is there anything I can do with trying to move back home? I am still a resident of that state. Considering her age , will the court grant 50/50 ?
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Most likely you will get primary but I would need more information to make an accurate analysis. He can certainly request the court for 50/50 and depending on how good his lawyer and financial situation is, he might be able to get primary. You should consult with a lawyer using a free consultation... View More
There is a court order in place but she does not want to go. We live in Colorado and her father is in New Mexico. We went to court in colorado
answered on Dec 10, 2017
If they don't want to go, you should inform the other parent and let him try to talk to his daughter, maybe she will change her mind. Otherwise, the other parent might think you are doing it intentionally.
If we signed our rights away for the adoption, how do we go about getting custody of her again?
answered on Dec 10, 2017
I think you might have to go through the adoption again the same way you transferred over, do the same. But consult with an attorney to ensure its done properly.
Both attorneys for each party verbally agreed to specifics in my custody modification, but when my attorney read it into the record she left out many details stating they would be in the paperwork. A month later those details were not included, my attorney made the corrections when I insisted I... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Typical litigation case. You should consult with your lawyer to see what he wants to do. If you want a second opinion on a case or change your lawyers to better manage your case than don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation with an attorney.
We have no assets he not fighting for the kids married for 19 yrs.. we both low income
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Well if you are low income, most likely you can ask the court for a fee waiver. And your court website might offer some free self-help and uncontested divorce documents which you can utilize. Otherwise, you should consider hiring an affordable lawyer or seek a pro bono attorney.
Can I get I get custody I work full-time she hasn't worked in 8 yrs
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Yes you can. But you would have to prove that you are a better option than her and the best lawyer would be able to do just that. Don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation with an attorney to go over your options.
My children went to NM to stay with their dad for awhile. No court papers were filed. I want my children to come home because he has been withholding information regarding my kids. Schools health and everything that has to do with the kids. He won’t let the kids tell me anything. I don’t even... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
How did you let the kids go without not knowing where they would be staying? Sorry to say but that was careless unless he has moved or given you wrong address. Please consult with a lawyer and a Private Investigator to locate your children and file a petition for custody. This will not be easy or... View More
There was a paternity acknowledgment form that we were given at the hospital, but with the hassles of life we put it off and now I'm told it's too late to use that form.
answered on Dec 10, 2017
You can still establish paternity in court and get listed on the birth certificate and other documents. You should consult a lawyer using a free consultation to get more information and go over your options.
a divorce from for being abusive use me being in a relationship with another person against me when it comes to the custody of our children. We have been separated for 3 months and Ive been dating my new partner for roughly 2 months. He wants to try and say that I was seeing my new partner while we... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Even if he uses that against you, it might be helpful for him in getting a divorce, but it will not be helpful in getting custody unless the claim of you committing adultery or something was impacting children. I am limited to what information I can post here, so it would be best for you to reach... View More
Will not give me documentation to prove i recieved half of the tax return as ordered by the court. Also signed my name to tax return without telling me.
answered on Dec 10, 2017
You should consult your lawyer since this appears to be a complex matter and already started in court. If you don't have an attorney you can use a free consultation to go over your options with an attorney.
We've been here less than 3 months, he said we could stay until I got accepted or denied for a loan towards my own home purchase. He's constantly a different man and changing his mind about things. Now, less than 15 days from Christmas he wants us to move out knowing I'm low income... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Well, you can certainly contact a lawyer for a free consultation to discuss your situation and see what answers they give you. While you are staying at his place you should find other accommodations. I am limited to what I can answer in a public forum, which is why I am telling you to contact a... View More
I had inter net in myname and then transferrd into his name knowing thete was a ballence owiig but now that it is in his name can he sue me for the cost oweing on the bill? Please help hes threating to sue
answered on Dec 10, 2017
How much is the bill? And who owed it you initially or him? Whoever owes it from the beginning should make arrangements to pay for it. Your question and summary are not clear. You can and should use a free consultation with an attorney to go over your options.
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