Q: Im 18 and my bf is 22 he want us to live together but im afraid of getting in trouble and my parents call the cops i live in new york A: David’s Answer: At age 18, you’re emancipated – meaning you’re an adult and can do as you please. If you don’t have any children that would be…Read More
Q: My name is on the birth certificate of a child that is now around 12 or 13 years old. She is not my child my now ex wife has told the court the same thing that I am not the father. they started garnishing my check 1 year and half now I’ve been fighting it but nothing I just…Read More
Q: The gist of it is, my ex husband is violating the order of protection I have in place against him in order to make it look like in purposefully getting in the way of his court ordered visits with our son. The problem is, he continues to violate the order and his stance is that I’m fabricating the reports…Read More
Q: I have a temporary order of protection from NJ courts, a full stay away from myself and my children. My ex husband and I are currently involved in NY family courts and because of the TPO from NJ, the judge in NY family Court couldn’t order any visitation or custody orders. If I get a final stay away order…Read More
Q: I have CPS but she dont do nothing only feels like it I have a baby girl 9 months and one on the way have a boyfriend who’s 22 years old I’m 17 years old not the father of my kids but is willing to take me and the kids is it possible for me to move out with…Read More
Q: My case started as a custody battle with my husband but then we filed a Summons and Complaint for divorce. Since the judge in FamilY Court also sits in a Supreme Court part – she took over the divorce case. She then issued an ACS investigation but, when I was looking on google, the ACS investigation comes under the…Read More
Q: My ex wants to Go to court to get shared custody. My question is can he have it even if he shares he’s apartment with other people ? A: David’s answer: The short answer is yes, especially if there is a separate bedroom for the child(ren). Of course, him asking for shared custody & him getting shared custody are…Read More
Q: If I make 200,000 a year. It’s a percentage of whatever I make period or is there a max income amount? A: David’s Answer: The general rule is that the presumptive calculations are capped at a combined income of $175,000. That said, the Court does have the power to deviate up or down, depending on a host of factors.…Read More
Q: I just turned 21 and my child support has ended. I am a junior in college and could use help paying for the last year and a half from my father who makes a bit above a decent living and I am his only child, no spouse. My mother tried to take him back to family court but the…Read More
Q: Spouse left 12 years ago. Do not want to file for divorce. How do I get legal seperation if his whereabouts is unknown? A: David’s Answer: Well, you wouldn’t be able to do a separation agreement – your only option would be to file a court action for separation. The Court will require a P.I. to conduct a “:diligent…Read More
