I have a divorce decree from the country I currently work and reside in. How do I go about getting custody and child support?

All foreign divorce decrees are not equally enforceable. It depends upon whether the other spouse was given notice and participated in the...

Do I need an attorney for the first court appearance for a child custody case? My daughter is 17 and this is in New York

You should go to court with a lawyer. You should also be aware that when your daughter turns 18, the custody case will be over due to her age. So...

Divorce question

In a 50/50 split case, the party earning less money is paid child support by the parent. The court can use the 50/50 split as a basis to order...

Can my ex file for a change of custody a month after we signed a stipulation on custody and visitation?

Based upon what you have stated, it does not look like he will be successful in his application for sole custody. Having joint legal custody means...

How can I provide a video download of my spouse to a divorce judge for evidence on a custody battle

There is a formality when it comes to video and audio testimony. The first thing that has to take place is for the court to be notified that you...

Is my wife of 15 years entitled to half of my pension?

She will probably be entitled to half for the time period you were married and contributing up until the action for divorce is commenced. If you...

My child's attorney informed me that forensic psychological reports are often useless during contest divorce, is it true?

Forensic evaluations are not useless. They are actually valued very highly by all judges and referees. You should be asking the advice of your...

My husband and I have been married for 5yrs. He just bought a house abt 1yr ago in New York. Were we resides with our 2yr old

It is still presumed to be marital property, however with your husband's name alone, he has all the power to sell the house to a third party or...

I need a divorce attorney

You can still get a divorce. Whether it is uncontested or not will depend on whether your husband objects to the divorce or any issue. Grounds...

Your wife may be entitled to the appreciation accruing on the home during the time period you were married. It is also possible that instead of...