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
Q: I need to serve the mother of my kids. The problem is it has been hard to catch her. I have a small window of opportunity to do but it is on veterans day. I cannot afford the cost of a process server and my case is approaching. I read online that you cannot serve on a religious holiday. A:…Read More
Q: A year ago, I gave an attorney money for divorce. The divorce has not been filed yet. I completed what he asked of me. He has trouble contacting my husband’s attorney. He said it will take another year. Is this normal? A: That doesn't sound correct to me. The usual procedure is that a case is filed, summons &…Read More
Q: Had an argument and she said she wanted a divorce. Left a week after with my son for her parents house and said she would be back in 4 days right before she left. Has been 2 weeks and she said she’s not coming back. Living situation is much better here. She’s w living with 6 other people in…Read More
Q: Me and my ex broke up because she told me that she was going to name or child without me that I have no input or say in the matter we argue this through her whole pregnancy and we finally split and went our own separate ways she is now taking me to paternity and child support I want…Read More
I was one of the sources for this Daily Beast article on Hershel Walker's NYS child support order: https://www.thedailybeast.com/herschel-walkers-kiss-off-child-support-agreement?ref=author. The article quotes information provided from several prominent NYC Family Law attorneys - me being one of them.Read More
Q: Getting separated from wife. She wants spousal support. I pay child support from a previous relationship. Can I deduct the child support from my income? A: The way the statute reads, it's technically payment of maintenance (a/k/a spousal support) which gets deducted form income before calculating child support. Often times, however, cases resolve themselves by doing the reverse calculation…Read More
Q: If my sons mother loses her job and isn't actively seeking another and we have equal shared custody, what can I do? I'd like to petition the court for full custody. A: Financial ability to support a child is but 1 factor in a custody determination. There are numerous others which need to be analyzed, including length of time…Read More
Q: The Child support case was opened in NY many years ago. About 8 years ago, the custodial parent moved with the child to Florida. I am still paying NY child support. The child is about to be 17. I know Florida child support is only until 18 years old. Is there a way to transfer my case from NY…Read More
