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Family Law
New York
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You can bring any number of actions in Family Court, not the least of them being a contempt/wifull case before a support magistrate.
Your question doesn't make sense as you wrote it. What is it you are trying to do?
If his income has declined by more than 15% from the stated amount he can seek a modification of the child support. As to spousal support it's more... Read More
Cal your local child services agency.
Go to Probate Court in the county where your Dad lives. Petition for the appointment of a conservator of your father's estate.
First, she did not need your permission to get the power of attorney. However, if your father did not have the capacity to give a power of attorney,... Read More
It can't be dropped with proof. It may be dismissed after trial.
You aren't required to have an attorney, but you'll probably want one. It may be possible to shift the cost to the ex-spouse who is in contempt.
Find a landlord tenant attorney and evict.
That depends: where did he die? Whatever country will have its own procedure.
What she did is not fraud. It may be criminal - but I'd be cautious about that. You should discuss the matter in detail with your divorce lawyer... Read More
That depends upon the nature of the ruling.
If you own the house, no he can't change locks.
This is ordinarily done through petition to the Family Court.
Consult a local family attorney. But don't get your hopes up.
No.
She'll just lose the case.
Trying to convince a 14 year old to do something he or she doesn't want to do is generally difficult.
You can try via petition in Family Court.
That depends - who is the "someone"?
Yes, you can sue him (not her.) You can sue him for a divorce.
It's not clear what rights you think she would lose or what the exact situation is - but it would seem unlikely that she would negatively impact her... Read More
A personal injury recovery is not generally considered income. But the kids may independently qualify for SSI.