What do I do if I was denied a lawyer and the reasoning was I didn't hand in my husbands pay check stubs, I'll explain more belo

Assuming that your husband is the opposing party, I don't understand why you would be asked to hand up his documents. If he is not the opposing...

What does " spouse continues to pay wife's ordinary & customary expenses "mean written on a court Order ( Pendente Lite) ?

It sounds like the intent of the pendente lite order was to maintain the status quo with your spouse responsible for maintaining the property. If...

If I vacated my exclusion hearing can I still convince the judge to put me back in my apartment if my wife can't pay the rent?

Her order of protection undoubtedly prohibits you from the former marital home. Were you to move back, that would have to be modified. Second,...

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First, the Court will not hold his past bad behavior toward you against him in his custody battle. Second, he absolutely can select a child care...

If you were shelling out for airfare, you would have an argument. For gas to NJ, no way.

Is the restraining order and custody order in NJ valid if the baby lived there 4months, we have a custody case open in Brooklyn.

There are several issues presented in your fact patter. You really should hire an attorney to help you sort things out. (1) Jurisdiction. If the...

I have sole legal and physical custody of my child in nyc. Can I get a name change?

You need the other parent's consent, OR win at trial. The caselaw shows that Courts are very reluctant to remove one parent's name from a child. ...

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I know forensics custody evaluation is standard but is there any law in new york that states this is mandatory?

The is no law that mandates forensic examinations in custody matters. That being said, a Court would certainly try to settle a case without one,...

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Is being aware of your child engaging in an illegal activity but not reporting it considered child endangerment?

Based on the facts presented, this is not as bad a child protective matter as you think. That being said, you should feel free to take strong...

Do I wait until my court date to request for a legal aid?

Short answer is yes. Bring your proof of income so the judge can conclude on the spot that you qualify for free counsel. Be aware that the...

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