Q: My daughter is owed over $31,000 in back child support and the father asked me to drop the order by settling for 10,000 and 5 lump sum payments not equaled to what is owed. He has only made 5 payment not equal to the amount issued via the court order which is...
Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Protection For Your Children
Domestic Abuse
Month: December 2016
I want to sue 3 people individually that work for BCW/ACS.
Q: My children's mother has a case against her allegedly for neglect. I wasn't on my sons birth certificate. Now that I want my son out of the hands of this agency, they are making a case against me.A: David's Answer: You would not have a basis to sue ACS or its...
Is the the petitioner of a protection order allowed to contact and harass the respondent?
Q: An ex of mine has a protective order against my wife and she (my ex) has contacted my wife on two occasions since the protective order. My ex lives in Bronx, NY and my wife and I live in Connecticut.A: David's Answer: If there is no cross-order, then a petitioner...
How long and how costly if I file a divorce now?
Q: I have left the house to take care my parents in another country. I want to file for a divorce, but my wife would not communicate with me.A: David's Answer: Generally an uncontested divorce in Westchester lasts 3-6 months. Attorneys fees vary widely based on a...
I was served divorce papers on December 14, 2016 in New York. How long do I have before responding specific date please?
Q: I was served divorce papers on Dec 14, 2016. He filed it on Nov 18, 2016. On Dec. 18,2016 he posted pictures of his wedding. David's Answer: Assuming you were served in NY, then you have up to 20 days to serve and file an Answer. If you were served outside of NY,...
Is my husband of 3 years entitled to my personal accounts that was not co-mingled / joint if we were to divorce?
Q: I am considering a divorce and my husband said he will contest to half of everything i have. He never made any contributions to any of my accounts and all my accounts are not joint or comingled at any point. Would he be able to get his hands on my personal...
where can I go to find out if I’m divorced?
Q: My husband claimed that he did it through an agency not to the courthouse how can I find out?A: David's Answer: Divorces may be processed by agencies, but ultimately they must be filed & approved by the Court. Thus, you can goto the County Clerk's office in the...
My ex violated a court ordered visitation for the first time, should I take it to court?
Q: My ex and I share legal and physical custody of our child with her having last say in important decision making and also has primary physical custody. She has always acted as if she has sole legal custody and never consult with me when it comes to school, medical...
What are the pros and cons of dropping child support settlement with the the custodial parent.
Q: My daughter is owed over $31,000 in back child support and the father asked me to drop the order by settling for 10,000 and 5 lump sum payments not equaled to what is owed. He has only made 5 payment not equal to the amount issued via the court order which is...
The custody order allows father to have access to medical and educational records and providers not school Christmas Concerts?
Q: I believe he violated the order and I need to know how to address it. Also I want to get an order of protection b/c he is backed to threatening my life and sending threatening text msgs. He calls my phone demanding to speak with our daughter when he has a court...
