Q: I filed a Child Support modification (downward) to Family Court and submitted a thorough and accurate financial disclosure using the latest, most comprehensive financial disclosure form provided by the court. My ex used an old version of a "short form" (from 2018) and did not provide W2s or up to date pay stubs (they were a few months old).…Read More
Q: When my ex and I settled our divorce which was So Ordered, we agreed that I would be responsible for half our child's college tuition with a SUNY Cap. We also agreed that I would pay for extracurricular activities with an annual cap. My ex wants the Family or Supreme Court to increase the my originally So Ordered college…Read More
Q: I had my children since June of this year. I have filed for sole custody of my children and a restraining order against mother. I was granted a temporary restraining order and my lawyer has already filed for modification of child support. My ex has been resetting the hearing for child custody and it has been the 4th time…Read More
Q: Section 424-A Compulsory Financial Disclosure of the Family Court Act only requires a party to file all the compulsory documents with the clerk of the court. However, the Support Magistrate Assistant took it upon herself to the send the documents via email to the other party’s attorney. Is that legal? Is it common? A: Anything you file with the…Read More
Q: We filed for divorce in September 2022. We were assigned a judge on 11/29/22. It is an uncontested divorce . How long should we expect to wait for the judge to sign the divorce ? A: Assuming the papers were submitted properly - and the compete judgment package was summited in November - then it generally takes 1-3 months…Read More
Q: My husband paid the rent and I use to pay all the bills and the grocery but even he puts my name I never have access to the account when I asked for the password he asked me to live the house and To asked for the divorce when I refused he started to talk to me very nice…Read More
Q: He was removed from his parents for allegedly hitting his brothers his father is my brother I smoke weed I live alone in a 2 bedroom apartment I haven’t been in police contact since I was a teen I’m 30 I’ve been a security guard and substance abuse counselor will me smoking prevent me from getting them A: Not…Read More
Q: We are not legally separated and our relationship has been a roller coaster he is lying saying we got married after two years separated with no contact no support I have proof this is a lie this is been going on for two years because he's never prepared won't show is Financials doesn't want to give me anything is…Read More
Q: So my ex signed the papers, and my lawyer filed it with the court on August 11th, 2022. It was an uncontested divorce, no kids or property shared. Basically no fault and just a very simple split. He wants nothing, I want nothing. I just want to know the realistic timeline that I'm going to have to wait for…Read More
Q: Its a joint custody situation im 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 visits, then she could potentially go…Read More
