Which NYS Domestic Relation Law book is best to use for marriages and divorce cases?

I don't understand the first part of your question, but yes, if the religious ceremony is considered a legal form of marriage where it was...

Will this hold for drop visits?

Ideally the friend would goto court to be able to report same to the Judge. You may also consider filing an order to show cause & attach an...

How can I get tax credit from baby sitter when the baby sitter is unlicensed/unauthorized and has no work authorization in US?

There's no specific requirement that a babysitter be licensed in New York (most are not, as opposed to daycare centers). Your other avenue is to...

My ex husband must attend court if he serves with court papers to resolve post divorce items, yes?

Generally parties' appearances are required at all court hearings, unless specifically waived by the Judge. Thus, if he doesn't appear, he risks...

How to modify child support orders? If I go for modification will it be beneficial to me?

You can only modify a prior order under 1 of 3 circumstances: (a) 3 years has passed since the last order was set or adjusted, (b) there's been a...

Can I challenge Support magistrate's orders passed in family court?

Yes, you can file Objection appeals, which then causes a Family Court Judge to review the record to see whether the magistrate arrived at a correct...

You can do one of 2 things: (1) file for an order of protection, and have a provision inserted into the order allowing you to retrieve undisputed...

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How long does my soon-to-be ex-wife have to wait before she can file another suit against me seeking alimony?

There is no time-frame under which she cannot re-file. She indeed can pursue a spousal maintenance (i.e., alimony) claim in the subsequent divorce...

Am I or my son entitled to some my ex-husbands recently acquired SSDI benefits.

Disability is indeed a form of income, so if he's not paying any support currently, then you can petition to get 17% of his disability payments. ...

Can I avoid child support payments by abandoning the child when the other parent is willing to take the custody?

Bottom-line: no. You only lose your obligation to pay child support if either the custodial parent doesn't request it, or has their significant...