Divorce Trial

After a trial, or after submission of papers, the judge will grant the divorce. HOWEVER, you are not legally divorced until the judgment is...

Is my ex-wife entitled to any portion of the house sales in NY if she is not on the deed?

The issues of separate and marital property, and distribution, are very complicated and often the subject of litigation. Different judges may even...

How to get out of the Presumed father act? Can someone explain the act when the couple isn't married and live together?

You need to find out whether the father, who is in jail, signed an Acknowledgment of Paternity at birth. If the legal father has been established,...

I have an open CS case for Domestic Violence in my household . Can I move to a different state ?

Once you are under the supervision of CPS, it is very important to discuss your plans with them. Although it is hard to move if there is a court...

Could i get in trouble with the court if i delay letting my sons father see my son since he has a suspended license ?

You have not mentioned whether there is a court order of visitation. If there is no court order and you have just been arranging things...

What can be done for NIP refusing to talk to custodial parent about child ? Refusing to speak to child outside of visits too ?

If CPS took away her other children, I am sure she is going through a lot of emotions right now and is having a lot of problems. It's impossible...

Harassment Case in Family Court, no Cross exam?????

Honestly, it may be that your case was so strong that the judge didn't need to hear more, and your attorney took that cue. I have done it, when I...

Can you get in trouble after accepting an order of protection even though you haven't admitted to anything?

There are always pluses and minuses to going to trial on a case. If you go to trial, she could win and then there will be a "finding" against you...

How can i get my children back form foster care with a family member?

There is a huge problem with children languishing in foster care, and sometimes the lawyer is not the problem or the lawyer (especially...

How can I get Support Magistrate to make a final decision in NYC on Violation of Support Order being dragged out for 16 months?

I am afraid that I don't have a very helpful or optimistic answer: I am a very experienced family law attorney and, even so, face this same...

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