As a general rule, each side should be represented by counsel if they can afford it. At the least, he should consult with one going into the court...

I am being charged arrears for child support because mom was on public assistance but mom didn't even have custody of my son?

If there are arrears, this means there was an order in the first place. If there was an order, then the only question is whether you were aware of...

I have just come to know that I have to attend court next week for child support modification. I am traveling unprepared.

Generally if this is the initial court appearance, each side is entitled to 1 good-faith adjournment per case. So when the Magistrate advises you...

My kids mother is on pa what can she do to take me off of child support ?

If DSS is the one suing you for support, then all she'd need to do is close out the PA budget for the children. Then you can file a petition to...

Can 18 year old child who's still living with custodial parent be emancipated if working full time in NYC?

I disagree with the other attorney that the answer is a clear "no." Citing to an extreme, if the "child" is earning $250,000+ annually, but...

When I went to the store I came home and my husband put up a locked mailbox that me and my sons can't get into is this illegal?

I can't say that his action is "illegal" to the degree it violates the Penal Law, but if things are to this level you should consider filing for...

Divorce

If you were not married in New York, nor did he reside with you in New York as a married couple, then he would need to either consent to...

I'm not familiar with the term "emergency pickup order," but if you have a court order of sole custody & the mother won't return the children, then...

Is there a benefit to filing a second violation petition when an initial violation petition exists prior to going to trial?

Technically, you should file new petitions as the violations arise (though you may batch several violations together within 1 petition). Your...

What is the chance of my losing custody due to prior substance abuse and mental health issues?

Generally the focus of any modification case is what has transpired since the entry of the last order. Issues which predated the last order are...