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Couples who are planning to cohabitate or marry should consider working with an attorney to draft a premarital or cohabitation agreement to establish a framework for handling financial and property issues that arise during marriage. By addressing these issues early, you may avoid conflict in the future.
Interstate Child Custody and Child Support Disputes
When parents move across state lines, it complicates existing family court orders relating to custody, visitation, child support and alimony. After complex jurisdiction issues are sorted out, there are remedies to enforce your rights.
The Kingston, New York law firm of Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C. can determine your legal standing and advocate for your interests if:
- The ex-spouse/co-parent has moved out of New York
- You moved out of state but your child or ex-spouse still lives here
- You recently relocated to New York and wish to establish jurisdiction
Family law attorney Jonathan Sennett represents men or women and custodial or non-custodial parents seeking enforcement of an order. He practices in Ulster County, Dutchess County, Orange County and family courts in surrounding counties of the Hudson Valley. Contact us today.
Enforcement of Out-of-State Decrees
Two federal laws, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and the Visitation Rights Enforcement Act, were enacted to resolve the common issues of mothers and fathers living in different states — and to prevent parents from relocating to avoid child support or to keep one parent from seeing the child. The UCCJEA and VREA cover permanent orders, as well as temporary orders and separation agreements. Other state and federal laws require states to recognize each other's child support orders, alimony awards, property settlements and other terms of divorce.
Jonathan Sennett is an experienced courtroom lawyer who can assert your rights under those laws regarding:
- Unpaid child support
- Unpaid spousal support
- Interference with visitation rights
- Proceeds owed from sale of joint assets
- Modifications of decrees
- Other interstate conflicts in family law
He can obtain a judgment affirming the financial obligation, initiate contempt of court proceedings to force custody compliance, and pursue garnishment of wages or bank account liens to extract court-ordered support.
These cases are fact-specific and there may be unique issues or exceptions in your situation. Contact a knowledgeable lawyer who will personally handle your case. You can reach us at 866-585-1091 or e-mail us to arrange a confidential consultation.
