My article, “Suspended Judgment should be Alternative Disposition in family Offenses” was just published in the New York Law Journal! Here’s the link: NYLJ ArticleRead More
Q: My son is 19 he start the Army training ,, 4 months ago and my daughter is 24 and she is not working or studying. Do I have to continue supporting them, what can I do? Thanks for your time. A: If your son is in Basic training, then I’d suggest to wait until he’s done & officially accepted…Read More
Q: As of 01/04/2018 A: It means your Judgment was signed – you can retrieve same form the clerk’s office. For more questions, please call a Bronx Uncontested Divorce attorney.Read More
Q: I just recently had a court date for child support, when I got there I the custodial mother had no lawyer the father did the judge did not want to hear from me cause I had no lawyer I told her I could not afford a lawyer and ask for a public defender she told me she could not…Read More
Q: Moved to VA case is still open in NYC do I file in NY or Va A: If the Father still lives in NYC and the original order was issued in NYC, then NYC will still have continuing jurisdiction to enforce the order. Thus, you may file your violation petition in NYC. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Child…Read More
Q: My child’s mother recently told me that she is moving to Florida with our son, we didn’t discuss it she just dropped the bomb on me. What can I do to stop this from happening? A: Generally speaking – no. At the least, you should send her an e-mail documenting the fact that you’re objecting to the move. If…Read More
Q: We have been back and forth to family court because he claims he does not have a W-2 and only provided 2 paystubs. This last time we were in court, he claimed his pay stub was wrong and that he will like to provide a letter from his HR. Coincidentally, last week, he claimed he lost his job and…Read More
Q: The summons was initiated by my son’s baby’s mom who lives with my grandson in Nebraska. She seems to be requesting more money from him and she doesn’t want him to have custody or visitation. They were never married. Bronx Family Court date is November 1, 2018. A: Technically he’s entitled to “actual notice” of the court date, so…Read More
Q: I been providing for my kid the best way I can the mother put a child support case on me cause I wont give our daughter a passport to leave the state. I live in new Jersey and he and our child live in New York. This is my first time dealing with a child support case and I…Read More
Q: I filed for a divorce over a year ago. he was served and now fell into default. he was served now he has an attorney and is appearing to the hearing on Monday? what can possibly happen after waiting all this time and him being absent in my sons life and wasn’t much help for his needs only when…Read More
