Can I file petition against my spouse after she filed petition for modification of an order of custody?

If the mother is violating the agreement/order you should speak to an attorney to help you file a petition for a violation.

My ex-husband filed our divorce papers in NYC and incorrectly entered my social security number. How do I resolve the issue?

You need to file a motion to resettle the judgment of divorce. You will need an attorney to help you.

A judge can order you to try to put the child on the phone. If the child refuses, there is very little that can be done. Hire an attorney as soon...

Married 8 years, NY. My husband is the breadwinner. I worked part time outside the home and also contributed to his career.

New York is an equitable distribution state, in both assets and debt. Equity may or may not require half depending on the circumstances. Speak...

If I got married in another country would I get a divorce or an annulment?

If depends on the grounds by which you are applying for the divorce or annulment. The other question is whether NY has jurisdiction based upon your...

Can I be banned from a city or state because of an abusive ex? How far does the order extend distance wise?

You can live anywhere. Your ex has to stay away from you, not the other way around.

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Want custody of my granddaughter in NY. NY CPS removed her and NY CPS said I need a lawyer to get custody of her,

The only direction I can give is hire an attorney. A $5000 retainer is reasonable.

I married to an Alien in NY and I bought a house after we got married. will she get 50% of my property in an annulment/ divorce?

Firstly, you need to hire an attorney immediately. Based upon the short term of the marriage. You have some defenses, however, the longer you sit...

My husband is not contesting to the divorce but he is in pa incarcerated and i am in ny what do i do?

Once he is served by a local process server with the summons with notice, all you have to do is wait. He will probably ignore it and you will be...

Please explain CSSA percentages in nys

Unfortunately these numbers were probably picked out of a hat. There is really no rhyme or reason to them apart from the fact that every state has...