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...
Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Protection For Your Children
Domestic Abuse
Month: April 2017
Can I leave state with my daughter if me and her father Aren’t married and things aren’t looking to good in our relationship?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
