I need a lawyer for divorce

You can use the "Find-a-Lawyer" tab on this site. Bear in mind many lawyers in the outer boroughs (Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn) also handle cases in...

What you were told is most likely incorrect. The odds are overwhelming that when you did not appear, the Court dismissed your petition & now that...

Generally mere "threats" are insufficient to get an order of protection under NY law, because they are "mere speech." Generally the speech must be...

How do i gain partial or temporary custody of my nephew

You'd need to commence a custody proceeding in Family Court. Ultimately you'd have the burden of proving the child's been "persistently...

Does the father of my unborn child have rights to my medical records ?

I don't see any legal justification for requesting YOUR records. Nevertheless, he has no legal rights to an unborn child - his rights would need...

Can my child's father modify child support if he lives in Flordia and live in NY & Cali ?

If NY was the initiating court, then he cannot file in Florida unless & until the child and yourself moves there. Assuming the child returns to...

Renting out income property while divorcing

As your husband would also need to approve same, your remedy would be to go to the Divorce Judge & obtain an order allowing you to rent out the...

Do a non custodian parent have to pay child support if the kids are 19yrs old and working with their own apartment.

Unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, then generally if a child is living on his/her own & fully self-supporting, then s/he is...

Can a person go to jail for unpaid child support?

Yes - on a violation petition, a person can be incarcerated for owing back child support. They can be jailed for up to 6 months, and violations...

Can a family court judge do this?

You wouldn't face losing time with your child unless the opposing party filed a cross-motion (or counter-petition) & the Judge granted it. ...