If I die I want custody of my daughter to go to my sister, not my child's father how can I make sure this happens?

The father has as much right to the child as you do. And unless he is seriously unfit and has been branded so by the court, custody will revert to...

Can I as the custodial parent change the term of a court order without judges consent?I'm the custodial parent and ...

It is unlikely that you shall be found in contempt. You shall have to explain your actions however if the father brings the matter back to court...

Can I terminate my sons fathers parental rights on terms of abandonment?

A private person cannot terminate another parent's rights. However, if you can find someone to adopt your child, then the father's rights would be...

Money gotten through inheritance is not subject to Equitable Distribution. While that money could be transmuted into marital funds, if the...

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Interstate child support with different ages for stopping support payments?

Indeed, the father may be able to do just that as this would be a new order. However, in defense, you would need to argue that this is all part of...

My ex is refusing to agree to take our 12-year old child to a therapist (per her pediatrician's recommendation)

This is one of those awful situations that requires the intervention of the court. Because she has final decision making, technically its her...

My husband is planning to file the a summon w/ notice.The ground is Irretrievable Breakdown in relationship.

There are a lot of questions here and most of them cannot be answered here. If he wants a divorce he shall get one. You cannot stop it. However,...

Do i need an attorney to keep an ex live in aid from seeking squatters rights

If he left of his own accord, he cannot claim anything. Change the locks.

What should I do next?

You should be seeking the aid of an attorney at this point. If she is refusing service an attorney can file the proper motion for alternative service.

I've been separated from my husband since 1997. Is there any quick way to get divorced

There is no "quick" divorce in NY. You should be seeking the aid of an attorney to help you.