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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NYS Here is my question: Can the non-custodial parent put their child on their food stamp case in NYS and get extra benefits because they care for them more than one day a month? If so, if the custodial parent is NOT on any assistance, would the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I think its legal, but I want to find out for sure. My ex, who is 35, is having some major issues and he is living at a friends house and him and his friend, who is 33, have been sleeping with a girl who is 17 who is living there too. I want to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY When my son was a few months old my boyfriend and I were living together we went through the court to establish joint custody. We both appeared in court and agreed to everything. The document simply reads: "ORDERED that MOMS NAME, the mother...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I have a 401k at an old job that I am thinking about closing and withdrawing the balance. Does the 20% of taxes get taken out as an estimate, and does the 401k tax amount end up being based on your total income that year, or is it a flat...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I have a few basic questions. 1) How do I apply for child support? Do I just go down to the county courthouse and fill out some application for it? 2) Can they force the father to get a job? He is not disabled in any way and perfectly capable...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY I have been in a relationship for many years and for the last several years we have struggled to get along in any way. We currently lease a house together. There is no specific agreement about who pays what, just a joint lease. He does not...

What is the name of your state? NY I am reviewing a lease for a new rental. I am the tenant. I know I pay for all services except water and snow plowing. These terms just have me confused, because it states in the beginning "Landlord will supply: (a) heat as required by law, and (b) hot and...

What is the name of your state? New York I am in a situation where I must move by May 1st from my apartment and I am looking for a house. I live with my boyfriend of 10 years and we have a 4 year old son. We both are graduating college this semester (in May). My boyfriend will be taking his...

What is the name of your state? New York A few years ago, my boyfriend at the time went to an in-patient rehab for 21 days. We had medical insurance through my employer (they covered domestic partners). The insurance covered 90% of the services. After he came home, he received a bill for about...