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Can the petitioner refuse to go in front of a family court referee in an a court case and ask for the referee to be changed?
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Answered on November 08, 2019
You can only reject the referee in favor of a judge at the first court appearance. You can't reject the referee later when you are unhappy with...
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Is an order of protection / restraining order considered public domain?
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Answered on November 08, 2019
A court and other government entities can see orders of protection that are not available to the general public. If the order of protection came...
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If I have sole custody do I have to petition to move out of state
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Answered on November 08, 2019
Having sole custody does not give you the right to move out of state. Rather, you must file a petition with the court asking not for "sole custody"...
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What can I do about visitations or reverse custody?
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Answered on November 08, 2019
You can first go to your children's school and get a copy of the records. You should bring your order of joint legal custody with you and the...
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I am only 17 and I want to run away to live with my grandma what should I do?
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Answered on November 08, 2019
You could ask your grandmother to file a petition for custody. The court could assign you counsel assuming your income qualified. Please note that...
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Is a post memorandum for family court part of trial?
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Answered on November 08, 2019
A post memorandum brief is not something that is always or routinely required to complete a custody trial. 20 hours is about right regarding the...
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Can I baptize my baby without the father present?
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Answered on November 08, 2019
Yes, you can baptize your baby without the father present.
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Family Court had a massive fire and the paternity test results for me was lost. Would the child support office have a copy?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. Most records today are computerized. You should be asking for "the order of filiation." The order would prove that you...
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I married to a US citizen, for 3years now. I never file any papers to adjust my status.. Now she wants to divorce me..
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Answered on January 10, 2019
Whether you can get alimony (called "maintenance" in New York) is dependent upon your income and the income of your wife as well as whether you...
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I been married 2 months how do i get a divorce
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Answered on December 05, 2018
You need to have a consultation with an experienced matrimonial attorney in your area so that the law can be explained to you. You could also go to...