Q: Ex wife hasn't paid child custody & maintenance last 2 mos. Can I file contempt myself without lawyer successfully?
I am custodial parent dad with "final say" She pays child support & maintenance hasn't paid last 2 months without any notice or real explanation and paid late in November owes $4500 short. found out she is in Asia now for 3 weeks on vacation no notice. Next payment due Feb 1st. My 4 kids live with me full time visit her 4 days a month. She doesn't give notice when spending time with kids communicates directly 2 are minors didn't take them on her designated weekends for 3 months in fall without notice nor helped drive to soccer practices 2 or 3 times weekly as stipulated (6 practices per week). Cant afford lawyer. Can I successfully handle this myself? no money for lawyer. I found form for DIY non payment of child custody maintenance lawhelpinteractive.org.hasn't paid tuition medical debts also stipulated but hear that's Supreme court Live in Westchester County NY
A: Nobody can offer you predictions. Have you considered hiring a lawyer via limited scope representation? If that too is not affordable, then you may want to spend ample time at your local law library researching how to proceed with your action. The NY Courts website also has some forms and self help resources. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AliEsq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, WA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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