We have joint custody. My spouse is making threats, that if my mother will pick up my daughter from school, she'll notify police

If she won't abide the rules, then your choice is to do nothing or go back to court where you can get the judge to make an order that addresses...

Changing Name

In order to change your name you must file a petition in court. If you live in New York City you can go the Civil Court of the City of New York...

Can my divorce agreement be written so I'm no longer responsible for mortgage payments ?

The divorce judgment can say that she is responsible for payment of the mortgage, but that does not relieve you from your obligation to the bank. ...

Which state should you get an ex parte from, the one the child lives in or the one the child has been taken to?

The motion should be filed in the "home state." The home state is the place that the child has resided for at least the past six months. You...

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I had a nasty expensive divorce. My wife had an affair with her lawyer who actually billed me for sleeping with her. Can I sue?

You should report him to the disciplinary committee.

Is there anything I can do?

"I didn't marry for love" is not grounds for an annulment in New York. You can file for divorce on the grounds of adultery, but most of the time...

If my ex and I both basically have one way or the other not full filled our divorce agreement can I get it dropped?

You are still obligated to buy him out or sell and divide the proceeds. If he ever took you to court then you would be ordered to follow the...

What rights does a father have?

The father has the right to go to court and get a custody/visitation order that spells out the responsibility of each parent. You are in fact the...

Non-custodial parent moves

Parents of minor children are required by statute to advise of any change of residence. Refusal to provide address is grounds for denying visitation.

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