The fact that you can't find a malpractice attorney to take your case should be important information for you to process. Not that the prior...

Grounds for child abandonment

You didn't say how old your son is, but short of his being 16 and strongly expressing the view that he never, ever wants to see his mother, no...

Once an acknowledgment of Paternity is signed / submitted how long does it take before it is legally recognized?

It depends what you are using it for. I suspect, but am not certain, that after so long you may need to go to court to get a paternity order. ...

My son-in-law has supervised visitation. is there a law against using someone who he has an intimate relationship with?

There is no law against what you describe, but it could be in violation of an order which an attorney could help you interpret. Frequently, orders...

I need housing!!!!

The wait list for NYC housing is indeed long. Your only other real option is shelter and maybe staying with a friend or relative.

If you have been successful at a 1027 hearing, you should have your children returned to you, but that does not mean that the case goes away. The...

Divorce help

You have not supplied us with any information about your case. If you have a question about your case's status, go to the clerk or the record room...

Can custody be transferred to a grandmother from a mother through a notarized document?

It all depends on what paperwork the new school district will accept. Of course, the new district will expect you to live with your grandmother,...

How do I enforce having my ex take me off the home equity loan on the house she got in the divorce?

Normally, there would be a closing where she hands you evidence of the existing indebtedness being satisfied and you hand over the deed. No...

Hi, I need to start the divorce. How to get the index #?

New York City Supreme Courts have an office of self-represented which can help you. Go to the clerk's office or check the website (nycourts) for...