Q: I made an agreement with the mother of my kids and she said that she's going to take me off child support so she sent the letter to her social worker to close the case how long will that take A: Yes - one of you would just file a Petition to terminate support in...
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Chances to gain 50/50 custody of my almost 4 year old and possibly reducing child support in NYS?
Q: Hello, I was recently emailed from the Westchester family court that I had to make a court appearance, I had no idea what it was for but when I joined the meeting virtually it was for my ex that submitted support petition. I’ve been sending her money for the past 9...
Where can I go to get a divorce from an inmate in New York state?
Q: We've been married since 2017 and were agreeing for a divorce. We have no kids together and do not own anything together. I want my maiden name back and to get this over with. A: You would file the divorce in the same court as any other divorce - in Supreme Court...
Can I get sole custody of my children if the father doesn’t take part in anything in regards to the children?
Q: The father of my kids filed a visitation petition because of his anger towards me. He has temporary visitation and since it has been placed he has been late. He has lied about the whereabouts of the children during visitation. He lied and said I denied him...
I’m summoned 3 years for an Article 5 Paternity (IV-D) hearing- Assignor never comes(CSS does). Can I get it dismissed?
Q: I've been getting brought into court for 3 years and have not been able to establish paternity and the parent of this child has been physically avoiding contact with me on and off for that long, disappearing for 5-7 months at a time. I was not allowed to sign the...
How will it affect me if I cant see the kids on the days I’m suppose to?
Q: Its a joint custody situation I'm on child support. Suppose to see them every other weekend. She threatens me to bring me back to court when ever I cant see them due to work or finance issues. She lives about 50 min out in CT. A: If you show a pattern of missed...
In NY Family Court, can I serve my declaration and exhibits without using a process server? I am the respondent.
Q: I am pro se, as is my ex-wife who filed a child support petition. We have the fact-finding hearing scheduled for next week. I want to submit to the court a written declaration and exhibits. Can I serve my ex-wife? ? Or do I need to use a third party? Do I need to...
Can I get a divorce from a girl I married while incarcerated?
Q: Can I get a divorce after I was married on November 6, 2017 in prison and never consummated the marriage can I get it annulled now that I am free and don’t live with my wife and I’ve been free for two years with no contact with her? A: Sure - you can file for...
How do I cancel petition for a modification of child support?
Q: I currently pay child support, then I was laid off. As I was laid off I continued to pay. I filed for a modification of support in 2020. Now I have a job and I make more money. I just received an appointment from the courts for modification. Can I cancel the...
Can the judge ignore income eligibility for court appt attorney?
Q: The father of my kids was assigned a court appointed attorney. In 2019 he reported to the judge his income was 42,000. At they time we were told neither qualified. In 2020 he reported an income in the child support hearing of 33,000. In 2021 he reported in court an...
