You need to call the CPS hotline in Albany and make a report of a teen with no parents and no support. They have to send someone out within 48 hours to check on the situation and make a determination.
Ex-wife makes payments out of alimony as per divorce agreement. She needs to buy me out or sell the house in about3 years. When the house is sold we split the profits. Can I sell my half to someone else? We are both on the mortgage.
If you and your ex own the house as husband and wife then no. You would need to start a partition action. You could make an agreement with a third party for them to receive the proceeds, but your name is still on the deed and would need to sign the transfer documents. In a partition action you... Read more »
He is having a breathalyzer installed for work & back but said he can drive my 10 week old granddaughter in his car. The baby lives at my home & not with him. I have a working vehicle to take the baby where she needs to go.
If his restrictions are to work and back, that is it. He can not drive anywhere else without violating the law.
After an initial court date for visitation order, we were asked if we wanted to go to mediation. During the mediation we both agreed to the visitation schedule. The mediator drafted the document with the partial agreement between both parties before sending it to the court. Three days after, one... Read more »
Unless the agreement was placed on the record in front of a judge and both parties agreed to it on the record then the agreement is not binding.
My ex and I just split and he is trying to get a lot of stuff but he hasn't seen his other daughter in a year and 3 months but is taking me to court to see our daughter but doesn't care to see the other one
"Abandonment" is a legal term that only applies to neglect cases. The fact that the father does't see his other child has no bearing on his right to see the child he has with you.
I am assisting a young man (23yr old) who will graduate from college but who cannot proceed with things like drivers license, employment, etc, due to a troubled childhood situation in which his name was changed numerous times. The birth certificate (issued in New York City) has questionable... Read more »
This would be best handled by a civil litigation attorney as it sounds like it involves several name changes or may require one now. You may be able to get free help from legal aid clinics but if not you can always reach out to attorneys directly and ask if they would help for free. Best wishes!
I left this higher paying job due to the stress levels and hardships of being understaffed and working mandatory overtime. This job was a new experience to me. I held on for 2 years, until COVID hit, we lost many workers, but kept the same workload. I was approved of a promotion that I didn’t... Read more »
You can not voluntarily leave a higher paying job, for a lower paying job and expect a decrease in child support. Your income will be imputed based on your capability to earn, not your current earning. That is the law.
This job included 12-hr overnight swing shifts. I gave my all, worked there for 2 years, waited months for a promised promotion. All I’m trying to figure out, is “how do I prove to the is judge im not scamming the system or my child??” I went back to my Highest paid skill set (sous chef,... Read more »
You can not voluntarily leave a higher paying job, for a lower paying job and expect a decrease in child support. Your income will be imputed based on your capability to earn, not your current earning. That is the law.
My ex husband has a crack and alcohol addiction. He has been several times in the psych ward and the judge order a mental health evaluation. Both my daughters lawyer and my lawyer are requesting for an order of protection for my baby. What is the process? Will he get visitation rights and joint... Read more »
You need to talk to your attorney. These cases are complicated. This kind of question is specific to your case and only an attorney familiar with your situation can answer.
My ex husband has a crack and alcohol addiction. He has been several times in the psych ward and the judge order a mental health evaluation. Both my daughters lawyer and my lawyer are requesting for an order of protection for my baby. What is the process? Will he get visitation rights and joint... Read more »
It seems unlikely he'll receive anything other than supervised visitation - for now - based on the facts provided. One can't predict how the mental health evaluation will pan out, but if if makes a finding that the Father has a mental illness affecting his parenting capacity, it... Read more »
His father says he feeding him what he gives the other kids in the house. Then the father also says it didn’t happen with him. The vomiting and diarrhea has happened multiple times after the visits. What do I do?
It sounds as if your child is nervous or anxious about something. After taking his to the doctor to be sure, you should get him into therapy to help your child with their nervousness.
My ex and I have a joint custody agreement in NY state. We are both given two non consecutive weeks vacation time we just have to inform the other 45 days prior. I let her know I wanted to take him to Disney World more than 45 days notice. I have a recording of her saying okay. She recently told me... Read more »
The only thing you can do is bring on an Order to Show Cause in Family Court to see who has priority in deciding the time. If there is no priority, you have have a better claim if you gave your dates first. What you should do is take yoor Judgment and any divorce agreement to an attorney and go... Read more »
Currently in custody trial
What document? You need to have certified subpoenaed documents for them to be admissible. Yoir lawyer should be able to explain that.
It is most unfortunate what is going on. In regard to child support, you can bring on a petition to terminate or suspend support however the reason that your son refuses to see you must be one that is not your fault. If you did something that caused his behavior your child support will not be... Read more »
If you don’t have a family member or friend, you can appoint a lawyer, financial advisor or institution as your agent. If you wish them to exercise power only in the case of your disability, you should discuss a springing POA. If you have no POA and become disabled, a court will appoint a... Read more »
I'm very sorry this happened to you. If you're seeking an attorney, it might be more productive to use the Find-a-Lawyer feature above. The Q & A format here is unlike an attorney referral service, where an attorney would come forth to offer services. The format here is instead geared... Read more »
It can be referred to the DA by the Family court judge but is almost never done.
My ex and I have been going back and forth to court in NYS for over 8 years. Last year, a magistrate ordered a 750$ monthly obligation and awarded me 14K in arrears due to non-payment. My ex was found in violation for chronic non-payment of a previous support order, and I was also issued a 5K money... Read more »
That he feels that $800 a moth is too much is not a basis for a modification. Additionally, you can point out that at least part of that is payments for arrears and that cannot be changed.
It’s not safe to bring my 1 year old to a jail with the virus going on. He’s threatening to take me to court if I don’t bring my child there.
It is possible to get visitation in a prison. However, your first problem is to establish paternity. Without paternity being established the courts will not order any type of visitation or contact.
25 min from us, and demands that he goes to school where she lives. She lives in a high crime area and very low standard school district. We split 50/50 custody. We would like to have their son go to school where we live, where a parent is home 24/7, so no daycare is needed before or after school.... Read more »
It is difficult to answer the question without seeing any agreements the parties signed as part of their divorce and the judgment of divorce. However all things being equal, if the matter was brought before a court, there is a good chance that the court would allow the child to go to school in... Read more »
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