Can my ex- ask for the same relief gain after her initial oral request for relief was denied by the judge during oral argument?

This looks like "judge-shopping". Order the transcript and submit it to the Court to be "So Ordered". Speak with your attorney as this is general...

Here's how character witnesses work: You put friends/family members A, B and C on the witness stand to tell the Court how amazing you are as a...

How do I get to work without a license

The Court does not care how you get to work - it only cares about enforcing its Orders and keeping your ex and child off the public dole. Bus,...

Family Court in New York is akin to the Thunderdome -- there are no rules other than what side of the bed the Judge woke up on that day

Do I have the right to give up my parental rights because I am unable to financially support them ?

The courts will not allow you to terminate parental rights due to your financial situation. Why did you never do a paternity test? Have you held...

Will it help my custody case if I can prove my wife lied on her financials?

I have submitted actual evidence of perjury in cases and the Court basically shrugged its proverbial shoulders.

In heart - to protect the child's interests and vocalize for them their thoughts (unless, of course, the child is too young - which, in that case -...

Can I get in trouble with messages sent between my daughters father and I?

Cease the vitriol and have an attorney review your messages -- once you enter the Family Court system, your life is no longer your own.

You can find a Verified Answer form on the NY Courts website -- however, knowing what to say, whether you want to file counterclaims - and what...

Does legal separation instead of divorce create additional risk for the "moneyed" spouse?

Legal separations must be carefully drafted or, if no agreement can be reached, you will have a trial over the separation. Might as well go for...