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Can I file papers to prevent my wife from leaving the state with our children?

I presume that there is a child custody and visitation order in effect between you and your former spouse with respect to your children. If so, and if you believe that your former spouse will try a

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 3 days ago

If my wife cheated on me then walked out on me and our 4 children, can I sue her for child support and full custody of our children?

I can surely understand how upsetting the situation is for you and for the children.  But generally speaking, New York does not consider the "fault" of a party in determining child support and

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 20 days ago

Can I modify my child support stipulation agreement?

Under state statutes in this country, one's child support obligations are based upon one's net monthly disposable income as set forth in each party's filed income and expense declaration with attac

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 27 days ago

What can I do if my children were abducted by non-custodial parent in Staten Island, New York?  

If you do not have a document that shows that you have custody of your kids, go to the court house and obtain the records showing that you have custody. There has to be some record that was ma

J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar answered 2 years ago

How is child support calculated?

Child support in New York is calculated pursuant to the New York Child Support Standards Act ("CSSA") (Domestic Relations Law §240(1--b) and Family Court Act § 413(1)(b)). The percentag

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 2 years ago

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