My husband and I are currently not getting along. We live in New York State, can I take my child to visit my family ?

Currently right now if you don't have a custody case or there was never a custody case then it should be fine for you to take your child to...

What papers do I need to file in order to get the courts to grant me joint custody and visitation ?

The first thing you have to do is file a custody petition in family court and since you signed an acknowledgment of paternity, that would indicate...

I think you filed what's called a violation petition claiming he violated a court order. At the hearing, it would have to be determined why he...

Can I get any type of financial support for my 18 year old from her father?

If you never filed for child support you won't get any back money in child support. You only get money for child support from the date of filing. ...

Do I have to get my ex husbands permission to get my 12yo daughters nose pierced ?

It depends on your custody agreement. If the custody agreement states that you have sole custody of your daughter, then you do not need your...

Want a divorce but wife will not leave? Married 2.5 years, one biological and one step child.

Good morning, the first thing you should do is file a divorce from your wife and in the divorce paperwork, you should ask for custody of your...

My girlfriend is 18 weeks pregnant is it possible that I can get a paternity test in New York City? Or New York State

Since you and your girlfriend are not married, then you would have to have signed what is called an acknowledgment of paternity in order, by law,...

I applied to get a stay away order from my husband , if I do not show up to court does it get dropped?

Your case will be dismissed and the order of protection will be vacated.

Do I need to obtain a lawyer for reviewing the contract on the sale of my home. The divorce has already been settled.

If you are unsure of your legal rights, it is always best to hire an attorney to help you.

If I have full custody and the other parent isn't willing to give up any time, what can I do?

If they are unwilling to agree to your plan then you would have to go to family court and get a modification of the visitation agreement so you...