Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Child Support & Visitation

My wife and I are in the midst of a divorce and

I have left the house. I am willing to provide

the required amount of child support. My wife is

unemployed at the present time but has an interview for

a good paying job. Our rent is back

due and I am p[aying that and the day care center tuition as well

on a weekly basis. Now my wife wants more money from me after I paid

300 dollars for a new bed and the 200 for day care. she says if i do not give her more money I

cannot see my son. I now this is not leagal. I need to know what steps must be taken.

I am not abandoning my son. I paid a number of bills and have the cancellled checks to prove it.

I know this complicated but would just like some answers because i know she cannot stop me from seeing my son, if I am willing to pay what I have to and not her ridiculous demands.

Thank you.


Asked on 5/01/06, 11:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

Re: Child Support & Visitation

Get a lawyer, ASAP.

Good luck,

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Answered on 5/01/06, 8:06 pm
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Child Support & Visitation

This is a standard technique for the mother. Cut the father off from the child for a period of time greater than 4 months and then paint him as an uncaring parent.

Sadly, this technique works and is regularly suggested by unscrupulous lawyers for the mother.

Your brief description of the facts indicates to me that your wife has retained a lawyer and is establishing her position for later litigation.

It is important that you get your own lawyer.

As an aside, do you want custody? This 'money for visitation' is odious and, if dealt with quickly before there is any gap in time for your visitation, can provide a basis for you to get full custody.

But the most important point in this situation is, lawyers are like nuclear weapons: if the other guy has one, then you need one for yourself.

You are welcome to a consultation for no fee. Email is best to make an appointment.

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Answered on 5/02/06, 12:33 pm


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