Hi, my boyfriend of a year and a half has been released from jail after extremely stressful weeks for both of us. he has a tough

I concur with the previous poster. It's an unfortunate situation but legal fees in criminal matters are not connected to results. If an agreement...

What age can my kids refuse any contact with their father?

The older the child, the more weight the court will give their wishes regarding custody and visitation. At the ages of 10 and 12, I would be...

I smoked pot two years ago for 5 months. My wife wants to bring this up during our divorce. How will this be viewed by the judge

This answer is given based on NY law. The law may vary in your jurisdiction. As such, it is best to consult with an attorney admitted to practice...

My 9 yr old refused for 3 mths to see his dad after almost getting beat up for the 2nd time by him. Is this contempt for me?

Technically speaking, if one violates the terms of a lawful court order that person could be held in contempt. Given the circumstances you...

Can a child at 18 be emancipated from their parents in N.Y. ?How does this process work? How does this effect financial aide?

The short answer is yes but it's not necessarily that simple. Also, it may not immediately solve the financial aid problems. I would explore...

With the new no-fault divorce law in New York, what can a lawyer do for the non-filing spouse?

Simply put, a divorce has two components; the grounds of the divorce and the terms of the divorce. The "no fault" law addresses the grounds...

I need a divorce and want primary custody of my daughter. The father wants shared custody. We both work. Will we need to spli

If you are not able to agree on a custodial arrangement, the issue must be litigated. There is more than one way to go about this, my...

In New York, non-custodial parents have an obligation to pay certain educational expenses. If you would like to discuss this matter in more...

Should i file for visitation rights or custody?

If your goal is to have your son reside with you, filing a custody petition is the manner to go about it. If you feel your child's safety is at...

What can you do when you go to pick up your child for your visitation and the mother is not there with the child?

In addition to the suggestions made in the previous answer, one could file a police report. The important thing is that such incidents are...