Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Child Support

No problem. As long as he is the father, you can ask for support even if you still live together.

If you are still married you can also ask for maintenance for yourself even if you live together.

You may apply at your local family court. It does not matter where he lives, but you should know where as it will speed up the application.

If you are in NYC and if limited income I can supply the name and number of organizations that will advise you for free.

I, of course, believe that you should hire competant counsel to pursue the action.

If you are receiving aid from social services they will initiate the action.

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Re: Child Support

Yes. Application for support of both the children and you may be made at the Family Court located in the County where the children reside.

There is an intake room at the Family Court. The Court handles all procedural aspects (service of the husband, court date, drafting of document, etc.) and is free.

Mike.

Re: Child Support

You can, and should, pursue your husband for child support. Maintenance is not granted regularly in New York anymore, but child support is.

Child support is based on a percentage of your husband's income, less FICA taxes. It does not matter if you are married or divorced, the percentage is based on the number of children you have.

I would suggest you retain a qualified attorney to help you get child support. You will pay for the services, but you will save yourself a lot of heartache and confusion.