Q: Child support A: David’s Answer: If you owe child support arrears in FL, then their Support Enforcement Unit may register the order for enforcement in NY – which may then suspend any government-issued license. Nevertheless, you are probably better off contacting a FL attorney on the issue.Read More
Q: My ex husband sued me for divorce. The judgment for divorce was rendered in 2014. The judgment required us to sell the marital property, but my husband has sabotaged every effort to do so by refusing to sign the contract for sale, and other things. There is a pending foreclosure case where a summary judgment for an order of…Read More
Q: I believe he violated the order and I need to know how to address it. Also I want to get an order of protection b/c he is backed to threatening my life and sending threatening text msgs. He calls my phone demanding to speak with our daughter when he has a court order which states he is suppose to…Read More
Q: My ex and I share legal and physical custody of our child with her having last say in important decision making and also has primary physical custody. She has always acted as if she has sole legal custody and never consult with me when it comes to school, medical and other. She has been verbally abusive to me once…Read More
Q: I have left the house to take care my parents in another country. I want to file for a divorce, but my wife would not communicate with me. A: David’s Answer: Generally an uncontested divorce in Westchester lasts 3-6 months. Attorneys fees vary widely based on a number of factors (including experience), so expect to spend anywhere from several…Read More
Q: My husband claimed that he did it through an agency not to the courthouse how can I find out? A: David’s Answer: Divorces may be processed by agencies, but ultimately they must be filed & approved by the Court. Thus, you can goto the County Clerk’s office in the Supreme Court of the county where either you or he…Read More
Q: I am considering a divorce and my husband said he will contest to half of everything i have. He never made any contributions to any of my accounts and all my accounts are not joint or comingled at any point. Would he be able to get his hands on my personal checkings, investments and savings accounts if i were…Read More
Q: I was served divorce papers on Dec 14, 2016. He filed it on Nov 18, 2016. On Dec. 18,2016 he posted pictures of his wedding. David’s Answer: Assuming you were served in NY, then you have up to 20 days to serve and file an Answer. If you were served outside of NY, then you have 30 days. Schedule…Read More
Q: An ex of mine has a protective order against my wife and she (my ex) has contacted my wife on two occasions since the protective order. My ex lives in Bronx, NY and my wife and I live in Connecticut. A: David’s Answer: If there is no cross-order, then a petitioner may indeed contact the respondent. Obviously, they may…Read More
Q: My children’s mother has a case against her allegedly for neglect. I wasn’t on my sons birth certificate. Now that I want my son out of the hands of this agency, they are making a case against me. A: David’s Answer: You would not have a basis to sue ACS or its caseworkers unless they have maliciously prosecuted you…Read More
