Q: The father has visitation rights through court. The child does not want to see him anymore because he has gotten violent towards her. The court papers are over ten years old, and we never went back to court. We just continued the schedule on our own. He will not see her unless they are alone, but my child doesn't…Read More
Q: All financial matters are to be split related to our daughter and her activities along with her schooling. Wanted to know if I could change this. 1/2 for school uniform, Girl Scouts, swim classes, dance class along with my regular child support. A: It depends on whether you already have a signed settlement agreement in place. If you do,…Read More
Q: We’re not divorced and have been married for 27 years. Is he trying to file for a divorce? What can I do to contest it? He resides in Texas and I live in New York. A: The "Sworn Statement of Removal of Barriers" is one of the documents which would accompany a divorce proceeding. As such, before you sign…Read More
Q: Hello, I am planning to file for divorce. I would like to ask for full legal and physical custody with regular visitation rights from the father while in the USA. However, I would like to have the option to move overseas with my child in the future and allow for unlimited visitation from the father or vise versa if…Read More
In this article, you can discover… How jointly owned businesses are divided in a New York divorce. The best way to navigate co-owning a business after a divorce. Whether one spouse is allowed to buy out the other. How Is A Jointly Owned Business Divided In New York Divorces? Dividing a jointly owned business in a divorce can be incredibly…Read More
Q: In addition to child support, our divorce decree requires we split our child's college expenses (tuition, r&b, fees, etc) 50-50. This year our child asked to live in an apt off-campus. In a lengthy and detailed email to my ex, I proposed that for this year, he cover tuition and fees and I cover rent - PROVIDED it amounted…Read More
Q: I am a stay at home mom of two kids (2&3 yrs old). I am unhappy in my marriage and am considering divorce, but would like to move to CA where I have familial support. We currently live in Westchester County, NY, and I have no family or strong support system here. Especially with covid, we are very isolated.…Read More
Q: I’m curious to know how it works in NY with grandparents rights/withdrawing a petition. Mother in law is suing my husband and I for visitation of our child whom she’s never met/has no prior relationship with. Our judge granted her standing so far (based on a few text messages she sent) back in March. We are already at a…Read More
Q: I am currently married, and working towards a divorce. We have nothing on paper yet but she has blocked me from seeing my kids. I am lost and have no idea how to proceed. A: You have a right to file a petition for visitation in Family Court. You may also file on the issue within the divorce case…Read More
Q: I AM THE CUSTODIAL PARENT AND I AM MOVING TO FLORIDA. WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH THE CHILD SUPPORT CASE IN NEW YORK? THERE IS ALMOST 40,000 DOLLARS IN LATE PAYMENTS. HE IS BEHIND WITH THE PAYMENTS. AM I GOING TO LOSE THAT MONEY IF I MOVE TO FLORIDA? A: No - the order does not disappear merely because you…Read More
