Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Temporary modification

There is a stipulation so ordered(July 15th)which changed physical custody of my 17 year old daughter from me to my ex wife wherin I agreed to give her final decision while we both retain joint legal custody. The final order is still forthcoming from ex wife's attorney. Will it expire if none is submitted?

A ''troubled'' teen, she had a falling out with her mother and is staying and now wants to move back with me. The relationship between my ex and I is bad. I am paying child support for both of my daughters (25%)but can't afford to keep paying while she is with me. Yet I am hesitant to change the custody as I'm not sure what is best for her. Once their anger subsides, joint physical could work better because neither my ex nor I meet all of my daughter's physical or emotional needs. My daugther will be 18 March 2nd. Is there a way that I can temporarily modify the child support until we can decide what is the best living arrangement for my daughter? She has law guardian with last court proceedings so recent. I suggested that she call and explain what is going on hoping that law guardian would get us in fromt of the judge. I can't afford a lawyer and am prepared to file and represent myself.


Asked on 10/05/05, 6:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Temporary modification

When the stipulation is 'so ordered', it becomes the court's decision at that moment and further action is not required, butis often typed up as a courtesy to the parties.

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Answered on 10/05/05, 7:12 pm


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