Do I have to pay any fees for an uncontested divorce?

You may apply for poor person relief by accessing the divorce forms on the court's website - or you may obtain the forms from the Court's Office of...

I plan to divorce my husband. Will he be entitled to any percentage (i.e. 50%) of my pension (NY State Teacher Retirement)?

Unfortunately, pensions and other retirement assets are considered marital assets, such that they are presumptively divided 50-50. That said, he's...

In NYS can I legally adopt my girlfriends 26 year old daughter? My girlfriend has cancer and wants us to remain family

Yes, but generally such proceeding are done in Surrogate's Court. Thus, you should speak to a lawyer who handles adoption matters in Surrogate's...

Family court sanctions

The Court may direct make-up time, may fine her, may direct counsel fees & in egregious situations may even consider a switch of custody. That...

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Are there any services for people with limited income to use to fill out an RJI for matrimonial?

You don't need a lawyer to complete the RJI - all the forms are online at the court's website. You may, however, need a lawyer to proceed with the...

Can I get child support even if the father has changed his name and lives in another state? I have a support order thru NY Stat

Changing his name won't help much, but you can have the money judgment reflect both names. He would probably only be incarcerated if he continues...

There isn't a set time for the mother to have visitation, mutual agreement. But mother just thinks that mean free for all...

I'd suggest that you write the mother and ask for to set a schedule. If you cannot agree on one, file a petition for modification & ask the Judge...

I want a child support increase , how do I make this happen?

If filing a modification prior to 3 years having passed since the last order was set, you have the obligation to prove a substantial change of...

Factor for increasing child support

The fact is that none of the rest of the adults in the mother's household have a legal obligation to support your child - as such, their income...

I have a 12 year old son with my ex. she is taking to court in increase support. is her husbands income a factor?

Most likely your ex's husband's income will not be a factor, unless he's making well into the six-figures. Moreover, the fact that you have other...