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Family Law
New York
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If it's on a just-filed petition it was not reviewed by a judge.
No. Child support would not be altered by a name change.
No. Settlements of lawsuits are separate property unless they're put in joint accounts.
The question isn't clear. If the parent picking up isn't on time, speak to them.
It is not a conflict of interest. However, when you say "participated in" - does that mean that she was court staff or an attorney working there?
Under those circumstances it's unlikely that you can get a reduction.
No. Unless you are 18 you are not considered legally adult.
You can't have a non contested divorce if you haven't agreed on all the issues. Generally it's a very bad idea for a pro se party to negotiate with... Read More
You can give up residential custody without giving up legal custody...but you will also be giving up child support and, indeed, will have to start... Read More
There's nothing special that you have to do as far as the court system is concerned. You may wish to consult your licensing board just to be on... Read More
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there are a number of things you may be able to do becaquse of the father's lack of involvement in the children's lives, his failure to... Read More
Yes, on the NYS Office of Court Administration website...
That depends upon the wording of his settlement agreement and/or the ruling of the court. If he's at fault he may have to pay.
Look for an experienced Family Lawyer in your county.
You can file a petition in a Supreme Court anywhere in New York State, or, if you living in the City of New York you can file in Civil Court.
If he is in New York you can seek support in the courts here. There is no need to appear personally - you can appear by an attorney.
However there... Read More
You can seek to have your custody order modified...
Steuben County undoubtedly has a fair number of family lawyers - call some!
It's not clear what you mean by menu or a separate case.
Arrears never go away...and accrue whether or not a violation petition has been filed.
Not necessarily. But it's not important, either. The father has the same rights no matter what the child is named.
By following the appropriate immigration service procedures.
If there are arrears the CSEU can collect them.
If she doesn't own the house or have guardianship rights that grant her effective control she can't evict anyone. Only the owner can.