Is divorce mediation in NY binding w/o separate attorney reviews for each party? What are the negatives vs positives?

You're best advised to have your own attorneys, even if you go to mediation. The reason is that the mediator may suggest ways to resolve...

If he contested the divorce, it could take as long as 1-2+ years to resolve itself, depending on what issues are contested. Schedule a consult...

Legal Fees upon Appeal from Family Court

This my turn on the precise wording of the agreement. For instance, who was the one who sued in the first place (i.e., who was the filer)? Make...

What if the courts took your rights can you fight to get your kids back

If the children were not adopted yet, then there's a shot. Otherwise, most likely not. Call a NYC Child Custody attorney to schedule a consult...

I have a 4 year old daughter who lives with me. My ex boyfriend lives in Puerto Rico. He has not seen her since she was 2.

Most likely, the Court would not allow international visits right off the bat. Most likely, he'd need to show a pattern of regular visits before...

What grounds do you need in NY for an emergency order to show cause for visitation without any existing court order.

Theoretically he can indeed file an order to show cause requesting an interim order of visitation. Rarely would you only get a week's notice of...

An expensive swing set (over $ 2000) was bought by a relative for the children. Who should get it in the divorce?

Like all marital assets, if one person wishes to keep the asset, theoretically s/he must buy the other out. That said, what actually gets divided...

Why would she need more than 200,000 dollars per year? Isn't this wrong?

Good question - is the divorce finalized or is the alimony a temporary one? If it's not finalized, then it seems to me like your friend should get...

Is the divorce court really as biased towards women and unfair for men as people say or is this just post-divorce bitterness?

It's hard to Judge that in a vacuum without knowing what occurred in your case. What some people think is bias is more a recognition of certain...

We got divorced in NY a year back uncontested. How to apply for vacating the divorce order?

I'd advise to just re-marry. If one of you completed a sworn affidavit which states the marriage irretrievably broke down, and then you move to...