You should consult with and retain a lawyer to protect your rights. It is common for the court to consolidate an order of protection with an action...

You would need to file a petition in Civil Court to change a name. Your wife is not required to change her name just because you changed yours....

Your question regards an immigration issue. For that reason, I changed the category.

I changed the category since your question is one for an immigration attorney.

It would depend upon the terms of arbitration and the decision. This is a question that needs to be addressed with your lawyer.

Your questions cannot be answered in a forum such as AVVO. You need to have a consultation with a lawyer who will review your stipulation and...

A court order in New York is supposed to be enforceable in other states. A notarized letter is not a court order. You should consult with a lawyer...

You can try. It would depend upon how much in arrears is owed whether the passport would be issued.

No, moving into your own apartment is not a basis to lower your child support payments if that is the only reason you are seeking to reduce your...

You can file a petition to terminate child support. It would be up to the court to decide whether your son earns enough money to be...