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If your divorce agreement required her to be fully responsible for a second mortgage that had your name on it, but then filed for bankruptcy, he/she is required to indemnify you as a result of any judgment.  You may need to bring a motion in order to enforce the terms of the divorce agreement.    Please contact me if you would like to have a further discussion.... Read More

Good morning,   It is clear that a party in the lawsuit is seeking your testimony or certain information from you.  Since there is a motion to punish for contempt based on ignoring the subpoena, you should hire counsel to represent you.  Papers should be reviewed and if necessary, opposition should be filed.  Most likely, you will need to provide documents and/or appear at a deposition.  You should not provide any information without the assistance of counsel. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss the matter further.... Read More

From Google AI: "No, an irrevocable trust is generally not considered a public record; like most trusts, it remains private and details about the trust are not readily accessible to the public unless specific circumstances arise, such as when real estate is transferred under the trust, which may be recorded with the county clerk, but the trust itself is not a matter of public record."  Jack... Read More

Hello there,  By law your ex should be paying YOU child support.  you should file a modification of child custody with the family court. if she does not agree to stop the child support, you can file a modification of child support in family court to stop it. If you want her to pay you child support that is up to you.  However, remember that custody is determined by how many overnights the child spends with either parent ... Read More

(1) Contact your lawyer & ask for a specific update on the Judgment package.  (2) Access the E-File system yourself so you can see what activity has been done on your case.  (3) If still not satisfied, hire another attorney.  For more info and/or a 2d opinion, call a Bronx Divorce Attorney to schedule a consult.... Read More

In New York, biological parents are primarily responsible for supporting their children. As a stepmother, you are generally not obligated to pay child support for your husband's child from another relationship. However, if the biological parents' support is insufficient and the child is at risk of needing public assistance, the court may consider the step-parent's financial resources to ensure the child's needs are met. Given that your husband is unemployed, it's possible the court could look to your household income to support the child and prevent reliance on public assistance. It's advisable to consult with a family law attorney to understand your specific obligations and options in this situation.... Read More

That is a good question for which I do not have an answer. Perhaps a solution is for you to leave the US and reenter the country using the approval of the company for which you intend to work. In most cases, this would involve arranging an interview at the US consulate or embassy overseas to be visaed under the desired company. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

If your US Citizen stepson is over the age of 21, and you married his father before he turned 18, and you entered the United States with permission, then he can sponsor you for a green card. You can do all the paperwork here. Consider working with an immigration attorney. Some of us charge very affordable flat fee for start to finish representation. ... Read More