How do I stop a no-contest divorce action? Is it a form I have to file with the courts? I only have a week left.

You would need to draft & file an Answer to his complaint, as well as file same with the clerk's office along with an affidavit of service. It may...

How do I serve papers for Child Support hearing when I don't know the Respondent's location?

Have the Magistrate sign a subpoena to SCU requiring them to turn over the information. Otherwise, you may need to hire a P.I. Call an...

How much will it cost and how long would it take to get uncontested Divorce

Attorneys fees vary by experience & location. Fees may also vary depending on whether some issues have been resolved by Family Court orders and/or...

What are my options? Has my husband kidnapped our child and isn't this an offense since there's no date to return my child.

First, call the police. If the child was living primarily with you, then this is a crime of "custodial interference." Second, file an emergency...

Who is responsible for this?

If you feel the school is negligent, you can speak to an attorney about suing the school. You otherwise can't force the police to take action,...

What will happen to my kids if I chose not to cooperate with them. Can they be taken from their mother?

As the original neglect allegations arose in NY, then NY CPS would retain jurisdiction to investigate and/or prosecute the case. Ultimately, the...

Can I have the case reopened?

You can't re-open the criminal court case, but certainly in the visitation case those issues would come up. Moreover, I would strongly advise that...

Can I modify child support payment if ex-spouse is financially irresponsible?

If the children now reside with you, then you have a good case for modification. If there is a prior custody order, you should file for custody as...

It depends on precisely what the order states. if the order specifically states "insurance through your employer," then you must take that (unless...

If you want to withdraw a petition and you have a court date, do you have to wait until the court date to do so?

No, the petitioner may always withdraw his/her own petition. Moreover, she can seek to advance the court date by filing an order to show cause...