As the economy falls back into recession, monetary issues will become more significant to American families. Men and women will argue even more about financial issues. Losing Your Job When the primary bread winner loses his or her job, it creates an enormous amount of stress. The job market impacts on all aspects of family life. It becomes an … [Read more...]
Father Violated a Custody Order, Must Pay Two-thirds of the Mother’s Legal Fees
A mother brought an application for attorney's fees. She claimed the children's father willfully violated a custody order. Judge Duggan, sitting in the Family Court of Albany County, found that the father notified the mother of his intention to return the children to the mother nine days late, after he took a vacation with them. The mother … [Read more...]
Father of Six Seeks Downward Modification of Child Support
In the matter of "Demetrius D. v. Loti T.", reported in the New York Law Journal on January 27, 2011, a father sought a downward modification of his child support obligations. The lawsuit was brought in Clinton County, New York, before Family Court Judge Lawliss. The father in this case was ordered to pay child support for his son, Isiah. At the … [Read more...]
