Q: I have been a single mother ever since I found out I was two weeks pregnant because the father wanted me to terminate my pregnancy, my son will be three years old next month. His father has been very absent since he found out I was pregnant, he only shows up during tax season, he leaves whenever I decline…Read More
Lawyers fees vary widely. Lawyers are thus not like Doctors, or accountants, or plumbers in that way. Lawyers’ fees vary based on numerous factors, such as experience, where the office is located (you pay more for a lawyer whose office is in Manhattan or Westchester, for instance) as well as caseload. When a firm or individual lawyer carries too many…Read More
Q: Family court case in the Bronx ran from March’16 to Dec’16 Divorce commenced Jul’16 to present. Can the more monied spouse be forced to pay family court counsel fees in Westchester Supreme Court at finalization of divorce? A: David’s Answer: Generally no – there is no provision for the Divorce Court to include an award of counsel fees as…Read More
Q: My child support has not been changed since 2000…my ex has been getting her cola increases without any objections…she tried to increase child support last year but the order was dropped when did not show up in time of the hearing…I have an house an 2 children I support my ex whom I have 2 adult children 20 and…Read More
Q: I am married for 7 yrs.I own a house for 2 yrs. before I married. I am on ssd. I really don’t have any money. My wife works and doesn’t pay any bills. ALL WE DO IS FIGHT.we don’t get along at all. I want her out of my house and she wont move out. I asked her many…Read More
Q: I am still married but we are not together and i have been in a relationship with another man for 4 years. We recently just had a baby but found out that his name will not be on our baby’s birth certificate and my husband will be considered the father even though he isn’t. How do i correct this…Read More
Q: Hello all. and thank you in advance . I am seeking a modification in child support due to work related injury. The issues. After serious injuries were found company is fighting the case.( I was taken off site in a ambulance .) Obviously i had to file for a downward modification of child support till issues can be resolved.…Read More
Q: My daughter lives with her mom, grandparents and uncle. The uncle is on social media smoking weed. My daughter is not in the video but clearly he smokes weed. A: David’s Answer: This may be considered as a factor, but this in & of itself is unlikely to win you custody. Even on this factor, one would need to…Read More
Q: My child’s mother does not allow me and my child to speak on the phone when she’s been ordered by the judge to allow my daughter to call me once a day. 8 days go by before I even see my child. Should I file a petition for this? She’s already been told by a judge to allow phone…Read More
Q: My Ex Husband hasn’t paid me any money for our Court Ordered 37% unreimbursed Medical expenses in 4 years, I’ve mailed him several receipts asking for payment and he ignores it. Can I move forward with requesting the unreimbursed medical to be taken from his paycheck the same way as his child support payment? A: David’s Answer: Unless you…Read More
