Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Help needed, ex-husband always wins

I have been in and out of court 6 times in two years over child support. This time it took 6 months to get an unfair decision which I want to object to. Everything that comes out of my ex's mouth is usually a lie, but no one seems to make him prove what he says. He states he makes only 660 a week, no proof and they believe him, I know his average weekly pay is over 1000. But there it is in the decision, no set weekly repayment obligation was set, support unit says they can only collect with a lien or tax refunds. Now he taking me back again to lower the child support, he quit his previous job but still makes the same, do I need a lawyer to do the objection, and will they lower his support without proof? We were not sent proof of income forms for our next court date. He gets off too easy.


Asked on 8/11/03, 9:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Seth Kaufman Seth M. Kaufman

Re: Help needed, ex-husband always wins

You do not need a lawyer to object to an hearing examiner's ruling. Try going to the petition (in Manhattan FC, on the fourth floor) or the clerks' office (the 5th or 6th floor, I think) and ask for help. A lawyer helps in these situations, and you may be able to get attorney's fees if you can show that the payor caused you to incur them. Feel free to call me at 212-367-9167 if you wish to discuss this further.

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Answered on 8/11/03, 9:26 pm


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