A: Within a divorce case, one may serve the opposing side with disclosure requests. Among the disclosure requests (in your instance) would include a demand for records as to what happened to the money - as well as "interrogatories" asking for information/records on...
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Month: November 2019
Q: Do your child start getting the check themselves at age of 18 or the mother still get it
Unless the child is emancipated, then under these circumstances you can only file a petition for a change of payee. If the child wishes to independently receive the child support, then the child herself would need to be a party to the case. Call a Bronx Child Support...
Q: Can my wife get half of all my assets even though she committed bigamy ?
A: She may be able to claim up to 50% of assets which accrued value during the marriage. The Judge can consider the bigamy as well as the length of separation as impacting the percentage she gets. To "fight it," you should retain a good attorney. Schedule a consult...
Q: Can my husband request paper communication ?
A: Not sure - it may be that a hard copy original needs to be submitted to the DMV. Otherwise, i wouldn't understand the rationale for "mail" communication & thus you or your attorney should ask for the rationale. For a 2d opinion, call a Westchester Divorce...
Q: Up to how old does a child have to be to continue receiving child support
A: In New York State, the age of emancipation for child support is 21. Even if the child's working, they'd need to be completely self-supporting for the courts to consider them emancipated. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Child Support attorney for a full...
Q: My husband says that he wants to kill me. What can I do?
A: You should indeed strongly consider filing for an order of protection. You may also speak to "Safe Horizons" about your options. They may recommend that you temporarily enter into a domestic violence shelter until new housing can be arranged. Call a Bronx Domestic...
Q: My husband says that he wants to kill me. What can I do?
A: You should indeed strongly consider filing for an order of protection. You may also speak to "Safe Horizons" about your options. They may recommend that you temporarily enter into a domestic violence shelter until new housing can be arranged. Call a Bronx Domestic...
Q: Is email agreement binding?
A: E-mails would not constitute a "legally-binding agreement." That said, if the case went to trial, e-mails may be introduced into evidence against the person. Schedule a consult with a White Plains Divorce attorney for a full assessment.
Q: Is an order of protection / restraining order considered public domain?
A: If it was a Family Court order, then no. If it was a criminal court order, then most likely yes - unless the case was sealed. For more info, call a Bronx Child Custody attorney.
Q: Do I have a saying on when and where my spouse get served divorce paper?
A: Usually a process server will make up to 3 attempts at the same address for 1 fee. There may be particular reasons why there was an additional fee - e.g., the server was also directed to file the affidavit of attempted service with the court (which may entail an...
