Is it right for your lawyer to hold your case up when The divorce could have been over months ago?

Preliminarily, I'm unsure of what an "ESP" is, but assuming it was some sort of settlement conference at court, it's accurate that your lawyer...

I'm paying child support and still living with my baby mother

If you are & she's not reporting the fact that you're living with her to welfare, then you're both guilty of felony welfare fraud. She should do...

How I take always child support from my son father cause he live with me and I'm on welfare

First, if the father's living with you, you'll need to report that to your IMC caseworker, as otherwise you may be committed welfare fraud. ...

What happened if they make you pay for before and after the paper's is filed.

Regardless of whether you wanted her to have the child or not, the fact that you took the initial risk of a pregnancy is good enough in the law to...

Spousal support

Any licenses or degrees earned during the marriage are a form of marital property in NY. As such, your husband could claim a portion of the value...

You can (almost) always appeal a final order - regardless of whether it's "with prejudice" or "without." "With Prejudice" means you cannot re-file...

If I submit an Order to Show Cause for a Modification of Custody am I a Plaintiff and my ex is a Defendant or am I a

It depends on the court you're submitting the OSC in - if in Family Court, then use the terms "petitioner" & "respondent." If in Supreme Court,...

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Court ordered forensic eval for custody both parents. Psychologist diagnosed one mentally ill, did not adhere to APA standards

First, unless the MD is also in the APA, s/he is not necessarily bound by their guidelines or ethical principles. Nevertheless, no lawyer can...

It seems that the entire court system is favoring my daughters father. he who knew about my daughter since i was pregnant

One would need to know more of the facts to full assess what course you need to take. At the least, it sounds like you can benefit from having a...

How do you become legally separated

No - only a validly-executed separation agreement, court decree or stipulation of settlement can make someone "legally separated" in NY. For more...