Q: I was divorced 18 months ago. My now ex-spouse didn't want the divorce and delayed as much as he could throughout the entire process. We both are still living in the house. We both had competent lawyers. As part of our Stipulation Agreement, we agreed to list the...
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In new York State, can the noncustodial parent contest child support for 19 year old son because the child refuses to see him?
Q: My son has been estranged from his father for many years. His father has always paid monthly child support, but without a court order. Father is now saying he will no longer pay because the child refuses to see him. I would think he would have to show parental...
Can modification order be granted without notice?
Q: Respondent did not get served order to show cause for a custody modification. An inquest was scheduled and a modification, terminating visitation, granted, along with the judge, of her own accord, conducting and providing background check results, such as warrant,...
Should I put myself on child support?
Q: Me and my ex wife have a 50-50 legal and physical custody agreement over our son. She has mon/tues, I have weds/thurs, and we alternate fri/sat/sun every week. we got divorced and in our agreement is that she would NEVER ask for child support from me. However,...
Can gun ownership effect preexisting visitation rights as a father?
Q: Visitation Order is from a NY court (westchester) but I live in NJ. Court order states nothing about firearms. If I purchase and own a gun (for hunting) and my sons mother finds out (or I tell her) can this be a potential threat toward my visitation rights. My son...
Should I put myself on child support?
Q: Me and my ex wife have a 50-50 legal and physical custody agreement over our son. She has Monday/Tuesday, I have Weds/Thursday, and we alternate Friday/Saturday/Sunday every week. we got divorced and in our agreement is that she would NEVER ask for child support...
Can gun ownership effect preexisting visitation rights as a father?
Q: Visitation Order is from a NY court (Westchester) but I live in NJ. Court order states nothing about firearms. If I purchase and own a gun (for hunting) and my sons mother finds out (or I tell her) can this be a potential threat toward my visitation rights. My son...
My daughter lives in Jamaica and visiting America. Can the father take her away ?
Q: I need my child here with me and the father said he's is not sending her back. A: Assuming you mean the Father resides in New York, and you and the child reside in Jamaica, then the questions would be: has Jamaica issued any court orders determining custody? If...
Mother tells daughter inappropriate subject matter & know daughter is emotionally screaming for help?
Q: Recently, my sister lost custody of her daughter to her ex husband. She has visitation and in the beginning the child was crying that she did not want to go see her mother yet her father made every and all attempts to make it work. He is a decent guy and has...
Asking for as much information and personal experiences on grandparents rights cases in NY that have been won/lost?
Q: I am curious to know if any NY lawyer (specifically westchester county) has ever had a grandparents rights case where petitioner won visitation when there has never been a pre-existing relationship with the child, you’ve been estranged for several years and both...
