Legal Question in Family Law in New York

What is she basing her request for money on? If it is the threat of a custody fight, depending on the age of your daughter, (and I am taking any child that you have been the primary care giver for more than 6 months) she would have to show that there is a significant change in circumstances necessitating a change of custody. That is a very difficult burden in most cases.

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If you are the custodial parent, you are entitled to support from her and should not be making payments to her.

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Generally the court is reluctant to change custody without a major reason. Furthermore, as the parent with physical custody you are entitled to support.

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