Q: I have a child support order which was put into place in 2017 and I've never had the child support modified, but we had a modification in 2021 for the child care (day care, after care, camp) portion of it (not the amount, just how it is to be paid) Magistrate says that is still considered a modification. Actual…Read More
Q: Can you skip income and medical sections on divorce papers if no one is asking for support or didn’t have joint medical? It’s for a fully uncontested divorce with no children. A: It's unclear exactly which form you're referring to. If there are children involved, you must (at the least) submit the child support worksheet - though it's advisable…Read More
Q: Hi, I am married. In NY if I buy an apartment with money that comes out from an account that belongs only to my name, who owns the property? It belongs to me, the one who puts up the money, or does it also belong to my wife because we are married? If it belongs to both of us,…Read More
Q: We do not have anything established in court but we have always had shared custody . A: If there's a dispute regarding the child & you cannot resolve it between the two of you, then file a Custody petition in Family Court. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Child Custody attorney for a full assessment.Read More
Q: My fiancé and child mother do not get along and recently were verbally abusive to one another via text and on the phone disrespecting and threatening each other kids and a audio was recorded . Now my child mom claims she uncomfortable with my child around my fiancé. No arrest were made . Will this audio work in her…Read More
Q: I got divorced. He signed my divorce papers for a TV. Then I went to the Supreme Ct & spent the whole day with a friend getting divorced back n forth to sign at the notary. I'm not divorced. They even gave me a receipt and I met a Lawyer there & still nothing. I'm still married. I need…Read More
Q: I was arrested last week because I protected my 9 month old baby and myself from my abusive husband. He asked me to tend to her while he slept a bit longer. I had to use the bathroom so I briefly stepped out, as my daughter was still asleep. Once I was finished, I heard my baby whimper. Before…Read More
Q: I filed a Child Support modification (downward) to Family Court and submitted a thorough and accurate financial disclosure using the latest, most comprehensive financial disclosure form provided by the court. My ex used an old version of a "short form" (from 2018) and did not provide W2s or up to date pay stubs (they were a few months old).…Read More
Q: When my ex and I settled our divorce which was So Ordered, we agreed that I would be responsible for half our child's college tuition with a SUNY Cap. We also agreed that I would pay for extracurricular activities with an annual cap. My ex wants the Family or Supreme Court to increase the my originally So Ordered college…Read More
Q: I had my children since June of this year. I have filed for sole custody of my children and a restraining order against mother. I was granted a temporary restraining order and my lawyer has already filed for modification of child support. My ex has been resetting the hearing for child custody and it has been the 4th time…Read More
