Q: "I'm a NYC Correction Officer that received "A Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) award is a cash benefit to pay you for the loss of earning power resulting from a permanent functional impairment of a body part as a result of your on-the-job injury." This award was not provided to compensate for lost wages as I do not lose…Read More
Q: Can an ex-wife throw your daughter out of her house into the streets and still be entitled to child support? Basically I live in the Bronx, and the x-wife lives in New Jersey and she has gotten a lawyer in Jersey who put me on notice of their intent. Will I need a lawyer in NJ to go represent…Read More
Q: I have two daughters. One is 21 and will be 22 this May. My court date for modification is in April 2022. I’m still paying child support for her. Because of the pandemic, virtual court has been set up, but the court system is so back logged this is why I’m still paying child support. The other daughter will…Read More
Q: I have been paying child support for Atleast 8yrs and I have never even seen the child or even know if it’s mine. I haven’t been in contact with mother in years ..I need help to resolve this issue A: If you're paying child support via a court order, then that means paternity was previously established. That said, you…Read More
Q: Currently going to court filling out the financial affidavit and wanted to know the answer for this so I answer correctly. I'm not making a bunch of money because the business is new and is largely in the red so I'm playing catch up. also the ownership of my company by a trust is for estate planning purposes and…Read More
Q: I got divorced. He signed my divorce papers for a TV. Then I went to the Supreme Ct & spent the whole day with a friend getting divorced back n forth to sign at the notary. I'm not divorced. They even gave me a receipt and I met a Lawyer there & still nothing. I'm still married. I need…Read More
Q: My disbursement amounts changes. Only received $200 for 3 kids but my disbursement amounts be way more than $200. Where does the rest of the money go? A: You may wish to contact SCU on this. They're entitled to charge an annual administrative fee (as of Nov. 2021, it's $35). It's possible they hadn't charged you that fee for…Read More
Q:I made an agreement with the mother of my kids and she said that she's going to take me off child support so she sent the letter to her social worker to close the case how long will that take A: Yes - one of you would just file a Petition to terminate support in Family Court. The Magistrate may…Read More
Q: I have a hearing coming up for modification of support in NY Bronx Famiy court. My case was adjourned last month and I was told to submit proof showing my 3 children now live with me in GA. A: An affidavit from them, or school enrollment documents, or confirmation form their employer (if old enough to work) would usually…Read More
Q: My daughter is 21 and I’m no longer on child support but I still owe arrears. I’m unemployed and unable to find work. Can my daughter petition the court to have those arrears erased. A: The arrears belong to the mother, not your daughter. You may Petition, but to reduce your arrears, you'd need to prove your income was…Read More
