Is it appropriate for my attorney to contact my ex directly about changes in my case that she hasn't discussed with me yet

It's not inappropriate at all for your lawyer to contact the pro se opposing party. That said, your lawyer should also be discussing such issues...

I want to gain another day of custody with my children.

As to whether this is a violation of your right of first reusal clause depends on a fine reading of that clause. Usually such clauses state you...

My case is almost schedule for a special referee .. Trail for a contested divorce

You're best advised to use whatever resources you can to be able to retain a lawyer, as you'll be reuired to follow the rules of evidence at a...

Relocation

If there's already an order emanating from NY, then generally you cannot move venue. As to whether you'll prevail in a relocation case depends on...

How can I enforce a divorce judgment from California when my ex-spouse has moved to Manhattan?

You can register the judgment here in New York. If it's a money judgment, however, you may execute against any bank account from a bank which...

I am filing for a divorce. Will I be stuck paying Alimony to my spouse? I will give a brief below of my situation.

You may be stuck paying some alimony if you're making close to - or over - 6-figures and he's making next to nothing. You should put it in writing...

I have gone back and forth with my ex and get no response from my attorney.

No other attorney can check the court file as matrimonial & family law cases are confidential in NY. That said, if you've written letter & they...

Chances of getting custody NY.

If the children have been residing with you since the physical separation, then that's a major factor in your favor. In terms of financial ability...

The general rule is that one may tape record a conversation s/he is a party to. However, in the child custody context, courts have frowned upon a...

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The law was amended in 2010 to allow for renewal of an order of protection "for good cause." What constitutes "good cause" is in the discretion of...