Should I return to court?

Absolutely. The Court would likely appoint an attorney for your son who would advocate for him. The attorney for the child could probably request...

Who has custody?

While you now have "de facto" custody. You should really file a petition to formally establish your custody rights in a Court Order. If for some...

Yes, you are at risk for losing access to your child and probably your joint legal custody as well, as shared joint decision-making won't really...

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How often is sole legal custody and sole physical custody split between parents after a trial in NYS?

Never. It would be a patently illogical conclusion.

We are co-parenting in NYC and my child's father wants to move to NJ.

If there is a hearing scheduled and you are not in agreement with the move, there is obviously no custody agreement. There are many factors which...

An order of protection can just be issued and kept in place regardless if the accusations are false?

In practical terms, the allegations must be challenged and proven false at a fact-finding hearing to get the Order vacated. I always say that "Ever...

Modification of Spousal Support

Unfortunately only the ten commandments were written in stone. A competent attorney can assist with a properly drafted and executed agreement which...

New relationship before divorce

Probably neither your or your husband's romantic relationships are relevant to either the divorce or economic issues therein, assuming that grounds...