Q: MY SON HAS EMOTIONAL ISSUES & HAS BEEN THREATENING ME TO LEAVE HOME. HE DOES NOT WORK & THREATENS TO STAY W/FRIENDS. WILL HIS CHILD SUPPORT STOP? WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS STRESSFUL SITUATION.A: David's Answer: If the child leaves your home & becomes...
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Month: June 2016
What Definition Of Child Abuse Would A District Attorney Use? Is It A Federal Or State Definition, And Is It Spelled Out
Q: in a specific statute?A: David's Answer: Child abuse in a criminal context may either be prosecuted as an assault (or even something more serious) or as endangering the welfare of a child. The Penal Law can be found here:...
What do I need to do in order to prove my ex an unfit father?
Q: My ex fiancé is the father of my child. He was abusive. Has admitted in text that his mind is a dark, twisted and Evil place, and he has moments where he thinks my unborn son isn't his. if he got custody of my son, his elderly and disabled parents would be...
Will I be able to get retroactive payments if spouse started drawing pension before divorce and dro finalized?
Q: Next month we'll be going before a Judge to finalize divorce. Filed for divorce 2005 but had to request court date to go before judge to get case moving. Can you get DRO drawn up to finalize with judge as we are presenting settlement of agreement to this Judge?A:...
Why do I need to provide an income statement for seeking a termination of child support based on emancipation being effected.
Q: Stemming from a divorce agreement my son has turned 21 reaching emancipation clearly defined in agreement. Filed modification petition in Westchester County family court in an effort to get the child support collection unit to furnish my employer with a termination...
Who can review a prenup? Does it have to be a lawyer or can it be an associate or aid? Looking for a low cost alternative.
Q: Looking for a low cost alternative to review an already drafted prenup. There is nothing to contest, just need someone to look over and sign off as legal representation. Any suggestions?A: David's Answer: Some attorneys will charge a sliding scale and/or flat-fee...
Who can review a prenup? Does it have to be a lawyer or can it be an associate or aid? Looking for a low cost alternative.
Q: Looking for a low cost alternative to review an already drafted prenup. There is nothing to contest, just need someone to look over and sign off as legal representation. Any suggestions?A: David's Answer: Some attorneys will charge a sliding scale and/or flat-fee...
What is the opposing attorney trying to do? My wife’s attorney has filed 3 family court and 1 supreme court motion.
Q: The motions include:In Family Court: Custody&Visitation, Support, family offense.In Supreme Court: Divorce.I don't understand why there can be so many cases for one divorce.. can someone explain?A: David's Answer: I don't know either, as the strong preference...
What is the opposing attorney trying to do? My wife’s attorney has filed 3 family court and 1 supreme court motion.
Q: The motions include:In Family Court: Custody&Visitation, Support, family offense.In Supreme Court: Divorce.I don't understand why there can be so many cases for one divorce.. can someone explain?A: David's Answer: I don't know either, as the strong preference...
What happens to the custody agreements if the petitioner withdraws action of divorce?
A: David's Answer: Out-of-court "custody agreements" are unenforceable unless they're ultimately incorporated into a court order or judgment. Thus, other than it being a "memorandum of understanding" between the parties, it's of little legal import at that point....
