In an Order of Protection Petition in Family Court, does one have to explicitly state what crimes were commited?

No, in this instance, you'd check the box & then list every incident which would fit under that section. That said, I'd strongly urge you to go...

I began writing a petition for Order of Protection and the incidents go for 10 pages! Is that too long.

Abuse of witnesses is not a domestic violence crime. As such, you should stick to alleging facts which support one of the enumerated docmestic...

Should I call police and my child's custody lawyer if spouse leaves our marital residence with the child without my consent?

You can file an order to show cause to restrain either parent from moving the residence of the child from the marital residence during the pendency...

Can I make a motion about my ex's refusal to split dental expenses although it's in our divorce agreement ---even though......

I'd first advise to send a default notice letter, attaching the bills & proof of any payment, to him via certified mail, return receipt (indeed,...

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Will this work in my favor greatly when it comes to custody?

Yes, those facts would work in your favor, but you'd ultimately have to prove those facts. Thus, ask for your wife to be drug tested at the...

"College expenses" without a further specification is a broad terms emcompassing tuition, room-and-board, fees & mandated books. She should gather...

If you are in arrears can child support come after a business bank account?

If your name is on the business, then yes. SCU would first need to verify whether your name is registered as the owner of the business however. ...

How is important is it to have a well connected and powerful attorney in the white plains matrimonial supreme court system?

First, it is critically important for you to have an attorney in the first place. Second, even the best attorney can only proceed with the...

Divorce in USA valid in India?

If you currently reside in NJ, then you should re-post your query to that state's forum. That said, generally U.S. divorces are recognized by most...

What happens if a Family Court child support fact finding hearing takes place before the pending uncontested divorce judgment?

If the child support issue is pending in Supreme Court (pursuant to stipulation), you'd need to file a motion to dismiss the Family Court case due...