In an Order of Protection Petition in Family Court, does one have to explicitly state what crimes were commited?

The clerks in family court should be able to help you with this if you are filing this yourself. The offenses have specific requirements.

Divorce - isn't it true that before Deposition begins both parties have to complete interrogatories and Discovery?

While not required, it is highly recommended.

I began writing a petition for Order of Protection and the incidents go for 10 pages! Is that too long.

Your best bet is to speak to an attorney. While detail is important, too much can hurt you if you do not remember every incident or do not have the...

How often can the other parent take you to court?

Counsel fees are difficult to get in Family Court however, it sounds like the other parent's petition would be frivolous, which would help. Your...

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My bill from a lawyer had no dates or time spent on services. Is this normal?

This is not normal. Itemize bills with dates and time spent is the norm.

Do i have to continue to pay child support for my son who is now 20 and only went to college for one semester last year

Child support continues until 21. If you have proof that he is working full time and can support himself, then you may put in an application to...

Divorce/Legal Separation - I have been separated for three years from my husband and we are in divorce court but it is dragging

As my colleague stated, you can appoint someone else to be your health proxy. Moreover, you should also seek representation if your husband is...

If I already have been caring for my child should I still take the non-custodial parent to court for custody?

If you want child support then at the very least you are going to have to have paternity established.

Should I press charges ?

Whether you press charges is not a decision that anyone here can help you with. Once you decide to do so, one of us may be able to advise you on...

Can I sue the attorney who wrote on behalf of my spouse that there was attempted rape during marriage?

While you can try to sue, you have no damages. Moreover, you have no standing. Only your wife can sue but she has no claim as she signed any...