Q: My ex asked to exchange our financial documents and affidavits. Do I have to give it to him? We are trying to work out the details before we go to court but he doesn't want to agree to an number until we exchange this information. Our two children live with him full time and I do not want to…Read More
Q: My ex petitioned for support but I have been giving her money directly for the past two months. Will the judge count my payments made to my ex directly as credit towards the child support? A: You only get credit of payments made since the petition was filed. Hopefully all such payments were clearly marked "child support" (or words…Read More
Q: I have provided the courts with my new address and informed the clerk that I want for my address to remain confidential. Both the father and I have temp order of protection however not full stay away orders. The clerk did not request that I fill out or submit a form to keep my address confidential however she listed…Read More
Q: The judge ordered my ex and I to exchange our financial affidavit information within 10 days via email. It now has been almost 3 weeks and I still have not received my ex's information. I've already sent my information to my ex. Do I write to court that my ex has still not sent me the information? We are…Read More
Q: My ex works for a hospital that deducts child support from his check. But they fail to distribute two payments. And they also failed to comply with court order to collect extra for arrears owed on account. I call the child support unit a month ago to inquire about the back pay deductions. After that complaint was made they…Read More
Q: I slept with this girl and she became pregnant and she told me 2 months later that she’s keeping the child and told me it’s my kid and to start buying things for him from now and even had a gender reveal. I started talking to another girl and she became my girlfriend and she lives with me my…Read More
Q: I just found out that my husband, who has been in prison since 2022, was cheating on me—or may still be. We didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement, and we currently have a settlement in progress. However, the other woman is claiming that the settlement has already been finalized and the money has been spent. What can I do to…Read More
Q: My ex is underreporting income under LLC to pay less child support. I have proof to provide to the judge for trial date on July 16th but I can’t afford my attorney anymore. My ex offered to pay $1600 a month based on last year’s salary as a teacher but only if he could claim our son on his…Read More
Q: I’m based in NYC and have a 14-year-old son with a woman I’ve had ongoing challenges communicating with. I’ve been a committed father since day one, consistently providing monthly financial support based on a verbal agreement—not through the courts. While I’ve occasionally sent it late, I’ve always paid retroactively with interest, and I also give my son additional funds…Read More
Q: For some odd reason, I received a letter in the mail saying I owe $141 in child support. “Notice regarding support you owe and certification for tax refund offset/passport denial”. I am confused because all my payments are up to date since it’s garnished every week. How is it that I owe if my checks are garnished and I…Read More
