If there has already been an acknowledgment of paternity which is the same as an order of paternity, you can file a paternity case against the...

Mothers don't automatically get custody. Decisions are made on a case by case basis. Your friend needs to hire an experienced family law attorney....

Your employer doesn't have a responsibility to make sure you are available to pick up your child. Instead, you would have to make child care...

There has to be a legitimate reason, not just a preference. Once a child reaches the age of 14, the child's preference is a strong consideration,...

Unless the other parent agreed to pay child support past the age of 21 ( you must review at your order/stipulation), child support terminates at 21...

You should file the child support petition using the mother's last known address. The court can then decide an alternative method of service if you...

You need to select an attorney, have a consultation and retain counsel. Whether the court grants spousal support and counsel fees will depend upon...

No, there is no cause of action against your husband's girlfriend.

You should have a consultation with an attorney to discuss the situation and review the divorce documents given to you by your wife. In New York,...

Unless you have a written agreement or court order, you don't have to pay half the mortgage or have the right to force your wife to have her...