Mediation Agreement for Mutual OOPs?

You can both agree to the Orders of Protection without a finding of wrong-doing at your next court date, but an Order of Protection cannot be...

Spousal support is not gender biased. If there is enough of a disparity in income, the wife may be required to pay spousal support to the husband ...

What do I do if my marriage certificate lists a name I no longer use and I am trying to get divorced?

She should use both. The caption should have your current name f/k/a (formally known as) your previous name

What is the chance of my losing custody due to prior substance abuse and mental health issues?

In order for you ex to be successful in obtaining a change in custody, she would have to show a change in circumstance SINCE the last Order was...

Assuming the Court applied the formula to all income including that over the cap (which it most likely would since the combined income does not...

How do I drop the temporary order of protection I just petitioned for? Will not showing up in court dismiss it?

Yes, failing to show up will cause the petition to be dismissed. You can also appear and tell the Judge you want to withdraw your petition without...

As long as you ensure the settlement is not co-mingled with any marital funds (i.e. deposit it into a separate bank account), she will not be...

What can I do to relocate when dad refuses my son is 2?

If dad won't agree to the move you have to petition the court for permission to relocate. Relocation cases are difficult and very fact specific. ...

In order for New York to have jurisdiction and grant you a divorce, either both parties have to live here for one year, or one party has to live...

Am i still married?

Unless and until you get a judgment dissolving your marriage, you are still married. The good news is, having lived apart for so long, it is...