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Noncustodial parent just started to pay child support but custodial parent is threatening to report him for not paying. Can he legally get introuble if he just started paying
answered on Mar 29, 2022
Legally he can still "get in trouble" ie. Lose his license or even jail. The court will take into consideration his payments, but unless he is paying toward his arrears, he is not making a dent.
A divorce and child custody my spouse has called the cops on me saying i beat my kids and her both investigated nothing found/no evidence just recently i was served with a order of protection from my spouse and kids after I’ve had my kids for two months after she has abandoned us with no... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2022
You should appear in court on the return day of the summons. At that time, you can ask the judge to assign a lawyer to you without charge if you meet the low income criteria. You can also contact the local bar association for recommendations.
I received a notification stating any tax credits will be intercepted to credit current CS arrears and a passport denial. I currently have an active passport and will be traveling abroad soon. Will I be restricted from traveling due to notification? Will I be arrested upon leaving or arriving? If I... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2022
Upon notification of passport denial, the asker will be blocked from boarding a plane outbound. If the asker is out, then he'll be blocked from being inbound. Paying the arrearage clears up the block right away, but in these days of global panic and government incompetence, the amount of time... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2022
Child support calculations take into consideration ALL income and the court can even impute income to those that are under-employed.
He was getting income from military and partial pay with nypd. Claims no longer employed which is reason for not showing w-2
answered on Feb 20, 2022
Not sure what the question is. Has there been a final order issued yet? The court can impute income. You need to speak to an attorney who could review your case.
I am being denied SS and other things based upon the last court order of approx. 25 years ago. I need to know the statute name/number and what that actual Statute of Limitations is for collection enforcement for the State of New York.
I also wish to pursue a Federal Court ruling on the... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2022
There is NO statute of limitations on the collection of arrears of child support. The collection of any arrears can be enforced forever.
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answered on Jan 29, 2022
Without stating for what purpose, we really don't know how an asker can prove he lives alone. If this is for a court proceeding, the asker can simply testify he lives alone.
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answered on Jan 27, 2022
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answered on Jan 25, 2022
Parents are obligated to support their children. Usually the non-custodial parent is ordered to pay child support to the custodial parent based on income.
I have 50 days to present an appeal that was filed by my previous attorney for a reversal of the verdict. I am seeking residential custody of my 7 year old. I need a good family law attorney
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answered on Jan 19, 2022
There is no "best way" to appeal any order from any judge in family court. The appellate standard is that the decision of a judge shall not be lightly overturned unless it lacks a sound and substantial basis in the record. This means that Carney, a Buffalo judge and former practitioner in... View More
If my child lives with grandparents instead of custodial parent how is child support calculated? Does the amount get adjusted because child doesn’t live with residential parent. Are both parents now obligated to pay? Let me preface by saying I have joint custody and I would like my child to live... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
If a payee parent is no longer custodial of the child, he/she is not entitled to any child support. If the grandparent that is now custodial over the child they must petition for support from both parents.
My mother never paid child support even though she was not the custodial parent,at17 years old she let me live there for only less than a month before making me homeless.She has always been inappropriate with me making me take off my shirt to take pictures of me while I was in the mental health... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2021
So sorry to hear about what happened to you. Unfortunately, from your description, it appears the Statute of Limitations (SOL) on any case has long since expired. The SOL for intentional torts such as abuse is only one (1) year from the time you turned 18. New York does not recognize a cause of... View More
I have a support order over 40k in arrears and somehow he is a free man! He is working because his iron worker union has told me but support collection doesn't get a response from employer. Should I hire a lawyer?P.I ? I have tried by the book and he gets away with no responsibility at all!!
answered on Dec 7, 2021
You should file a violation petition - with the aim of obtaining a money judgment. Among other things, the money judgment accrues 9% interest on the arrears. It also allows you to take action if SCU isn't - you can (via an attorney) move to garnish wages, seize money from his bank accounts,... View More
I’m seeking full custody of my son. Current on child support with a credit also. Currently have my son 2 days a week. Tried my best to coparent with mother but she has promised to make my life hell for 18 years. What can I do?
answered on Dec 4, 2021
Keep a careful paper-trail. Request additional time - request reasons for the denial of the additional time. File your petition - get a good lawyer to represent you. Thus, call a NYC Child Custody attorney to schedule an initial consultation.
We have two kids also.I’m willing to pay whatever the state recommends for child support
answered on Dec 2, 2021
Filing for an uncontested divorce can be a low cost alternative to a long drawn out divorce. When our firm handles an uncontested divorce, we require that all issues between the parties have been resolved. This includes the payment of child support, custody and visitation, and the division of any... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2021
Your post covers a number of categories but it remains open - maybe because a specific question is not included. But it looks like something that an immigration attorney could have insight into. If that's the case, one option is to repost and include Immigration Law as a category; another is... View More
Mother and infant are residents of NY and father lives in FL. She filed for child support in NY and has been unsuccessful in serving the father in FL. Once he found out he then went and filed a support case against himself in Miami Dade court to bring the case down to FL and said the mother has no... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2021
If mother and child are in New York, New York has jurisdiction over the case and not Florida. Your friend should retain an attorney who would be able to help serve the father in Florida.
My disbursement amounts changes. Only received $200 for 3 kids but my disbursement amounts be way more than $200. Where does the rest of the money go?
answered on Nov 6, 2021
You are entitled to whatever is in your court order. The amount you receive could be because, by law, the CSCU can only take up to 65% of disposable income. If the payor received less income, you might have received less disbursement, but the remainder is still owed to you and becomes arrears.
I was never married to the dad of my child. The relationship became abusive, I fled while pregnant. We have been in court for 5-6 years. I have taken drug tests, all negative. I send gifts but because of unfounded allegations (I have documentation from local agencies and CPS that prove I am... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2021
The jurisdictional law is different for child custody versus child support cases. As a general rule, the "home state" of the child (i.e., where the child has resided for the 6 months immediately preceding the case) is where the custody litigation will need to take place. For a full... View More
My ex-husband had not paid in about 4 years. He was in another state and working under the table. Unbeknownst to me, he started making payments. No one ever contacted me and I never received any payments from the SCU. What is my recourse??
answered on Nov 1, 2021
You should contact the CSCU. They may not have your current information.
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