Whether you get a credit for your separate property contribution would depend on whether the money was ever deposited into a joint bank account,...

You can try to file in small claims court. However, if you hire an attorney, the attorney may cost more than the $5,000 you are looking to recoup.

You need to ask a lawyer in Costa Rica whether the US divorce will be valid there. A New York lawyer cannot answer that question.

You should request a lawyer to represent you. Generally speaking, if your liberty is at stake (possible jail) and you cannot afford a lawyer, the...

It would depend upon whether the father was involved in the child's life and what his position was since he would have to be served with any court...

If you can prove that the arrears have been paid and the other side fails to appear in court, the court can make a determination of no arrears...

If either party is dissatisfied with their lawyer, he or she should change counsel. A litigant is not required to retain a lawyer that he or she is...

A litigant cannot appeal an uncontested divorce granted upon consent. If the divorce was uncontested since it was granted on default, meaning no...

Your question is one for an immigration attorney, not a family law attorney since it poses immigration issues.

I changed the category since your question is for an immigration attorney, not a family law attorney.