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Petition Custody Form With Child In Nassau
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How to prove the best interest of the child Keep a log of child-related expenses. Get reliable child care. Ask others to testify on your behalf. Show that you're willing to work with the other parent. Know your child's interests. Have a safe place for your child to live. Behave in court.
These are some mistakes you're going to want to be mindful to avoid. TALKING BADLY ABOUT THE OTHER PARENT TO THE CHILD. FAILING TO TAKE ON CHALLENGING TASKS. NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE OTHER PARENT. TRYING TO MAKE YOUR CHILDREN FEEL SORRY FOR YOU. PREVENTING THE OTHER PARENT'S ACCESS TO THE CHILDREN.
Picking good witnesses, like family, coaches, doctors, social workers, psychologists, counselors, or the kids' school personnel, can help a lot. They can tell the court about the kids' circumstances and what's in their best interest.
It is true that mothers typically HAVE custody of their children, but that's mostly because the men take off. Statistically, in the US, when a man asks for shared custody, he gets it, and in cases where men go to court to get full custody, they get it a majority of the time.
The best arrangement for a child is to have both parents living under the same roof. But barring that, joint custody is best. Half and half living arrangements. The child shouldn't lose one parent. It will screw them up for life. From one who knows.
You may choose to file your own Family Court petition. To do so, go to the website listed below and choose the type of petition you want to file. Completed petitions must be filed with the General Clerk of the Family Court (631-853-4289).
To inquire about these services, go to the Nassau County Department of Social Services Support Collection Unit at 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY; or call the Customer Service/Child Support Helpline at 1-888-208-4485 and choose "general child support information" when prompted; or visit the New York State ...
Although you do not need a lawyer to pursue a child support case, you should consider hiring one. A family lawyer specializes in family law and can help you navigate the process. In some cases, you may need to hire a private attorney.
NY Child Support Guidelines For amounts of combined parental income reaching $141,000 the obligation is: 17% for one child. 25% for two children. 29% for three children.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.