In New York, one party can file for divorce by merely alleging that the relationship has been irretrievably broken for a period of six months or...

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I must admit that this is the first time that I have had to opine on the circumstances you describe in your question and would love to see you...

I have joint physical Custody of my 4 daughters their father lives 120 miles away I need to move to flla?

Even though your children's father hasn't exercised his joint physical custody or visitation rights in seven years, it would not be prudent to...

After the divorce is finalized, who claim children on tax? and how do judge rule?

IRS regulations ultimately govern who should be claiming a dependent for income tax purposes. Pursuant to those regulations, a qualifying child...

The worst thing you can do is fail to answer any charges pending against you, especially if you are on parole. Not only will you eventually have to...

Do I have enough grounds and/or reasons to file a petition of modification, or petition of custody, or even emergency custody?

You should have a comprehensive consultation with an experienced family law attorney to determine whether you have sufficient grounds to file a...

Any criminal charge brought against a person should be treated seriously given the potential direct and indirect potential consequences of...

An order for modification of custody ought not be issued without notice to the party against whom that order is to be entered. I would be highly...

The most appropriate court to petition for a court order granting you consent to travel with your son out of the country is the Family Court of the...

How can a single mother win in court against her ex husbands mother who wants visitation with her grandson?

Although it is not supposed to happen, for reasons that aren't always evident to us, some judges may disfavor one party over another. While I have...