Q: I wanted to know will it be okay for me to go live with a family memember to get myself together and make things better for me and my daughter in another state, will/can her father file a kidnapping case on me if I do so. I do not want to get into trouble for...
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Month: April 2017
Can I file a restraining order against the non custodial father on behalf of my 4 yr old child… for parental alienation?
Q: Her father has abandon my daughter and I in Nov 2015 and last physical contact for a few hours was 1 year ago... he has no contact no phone calls or anything... he sent Christmas presents that I sent back the last 2 years as my child says she just wants his love...
Can I have my child support case moved from Manhattan to the Bronx for a new hearing?
Q: Before I was granted custody of my two children in 2016, a child support order was made in 2015 in Manhattan by social services. The order is for $92 per month which is absurd and not even 17% let alone 25% for 2 kids. I would like a new hearing in the Bronx where...
What does Court Part Cashier mean?
Q: My son went to court yesterday and his next court date is all the way in August and the part he needs to go to says Cashier....What does that mean?A: David's Answer: This term seems unfamiliar to me as a Family Law attorney. Are you sure your son has a Family Court...
LEGAL DEFINITION OF WHAT IS CONSIDERED ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT
Q: Can goods and services be exchanged in lieu of alimony or child support? My ex decided that he has paid for other things, I never agreed to nor does he have the receipts for these items with my name on it. He has also claimed that the checks written out to cash and...
Can a judge make me get a full time job if I’m working part time now?
Q: Reason why I'm asking is because, the last time I was in court. The judge said that I have to get a full time job. I want a full time job. But the one i went for checked my background and they stated I have a open criminal court case in Bronx county. They said once...
A divorce was granted with prenuptial agreement not settled
Q: So the divorce went through-was granted and the prenuptial agreement was not addressed. Does that mean it is now invalid then?A: David's Answer: The prenup, if it was not incorporated into the divorce judgment, is null & void. It's very purpose is "in the...
Custody visitation
Q: My ex is violating the custody / visitation order from our divorce. She is not letting my pick up the children on the set forth dates. What do i do to get my children? I do have the court orders. Thank you in advance.A: David's Answer: First, keep a paper-trail by...
Can I receive child support under a joint custody arrangement?
Q: Spouse makes 2.5 to 3.0 times my income each year. We want our child to have equal time in each home (for our child's sake). Might I be able to get some level of child support? Or a reduced obligation to pay our child's costs - for example our child's prep school...
If a parent gave up temporary guardian agreement whats the procedure to receiving full custody back in newyork
Q: Whats the procedure to getting back full custody when a temporary guardian agreement has been in affect over a yearA: David's Answer: It depends - did you give up custody to a child welfare agency, or to an individual? If the former, you must contact the caseworker...
