This is very tricky. The application asks about prior marriages and how they have ended. They must do so because if you are still married you can't...

1) Can a NYS court issue such an order without the request of the custodial parent? 2) If so, under what circumstances?

The court can't really do anything for you as this is an issue you have to deal with through SCU. Good luck.

Can i adopt my best friends baby even though we aren't together and sign the birth certificate?

This is a tricky question, even after practicing family law for almost ten years. I guess the best answer is = it depends. Just because you sign...

Court vs Traditional marriage F2A

As long as you have a valid marriage certificate from the other country/court, then I do not think there should be any issue at all. However, I do...

Why would my ex propose mediation but hire a litigator as his lawyer?

As counsel stated this is very common and suggested. Some mediators don't know the law 100% and even if they do some have never been Inside a court...

If you are married and your spouse has a child and thru a paternity test you find out it is not yours do you still pay support i

This is actually a complicated issue. In New York there is a presumption that if a baby is born to a married couple then they are her legal...

How can I get important information to the judge in my divorce case?

You need to meet with another attorney to go over your case, the history, paper work, finances, etc. it is hard to say if why your attorney is...

Can I (Dad) file a petition for custody (shared custody preferably) under these circumstances?

If you are the "legal" father on the birth certificate or acknowledgment of paternity as said before you can surely petition for sole legal and...

My husband retired and withdrew his entire 401-k. Now we're separated and he wants half of mine. Is he entitled?

The short answer is: Yes, he can. You need to speak to an attorney about this because while you may be able to prove he committed marital waste...

Mother was absent from child life while she had physical custody. Will I have a chance in court to provide my Daughter with love

Judges decide custody bases on the best interest of the child. If there was an order of custody then you should file to modify based on a change of...