Question about filing under Irreconcilable Differences.

In NY, it's technically called "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage." In any event, you could contest, but it's mostly a subjective assessment...

Is it helpful to my defense if I quoted my wife's attorney at family court hearing and the attorney denied she said it?

You can order the transcript from that court hearing. That said, I'm unsure from your post how that helps as to whether you've committed a family...

Ex-wife not fulfilling divorce agreement - what to do?

If she's violating the divorce agreement, then unfortunately the only thing you can do is: (a) file an order to show cause to have her held in...

My son is 19 years old and living with me, is there a way to hv the child support sent to him or stop going to her

You would need to file a termination petition with the Family Court to stop the order. Moreover, generally if he's working full-time, he would be...

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My daughter is 12 and has a court appointed attorney. Can I be there when they question her at anytime?

No - the relationship between the child & her attorney is protected attorney-client communication. Just as the mother does not have the right to...

Confused , Have 2 kids Child support , Tax Time ? Ex claims one I claim 1, Custody Change !

If the agreement to split the deductions was just informal, then you can just send her a notice via certified mail stating henceforth (& in light...

If Grandparents raising children, go on a grant, do the parents also have to pay the Government or the Grandparents?

If the grandparents have custody of the children, then the parents have a duty to pay child support to the grandparents. They'd only have an...

Can the following be considered a change of circumstances to help justify a downward modification? My abusive ex-spouse.....

If you're going to argue that your access time is so great that it should affect child support, both waking & asleep hours count in this analysis. ...

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I recently found out my birth cert has my mothers maiden name on it. I have always had my father lastname. How do I change it

Assuming you're 18+, you can file for an amended birth certificate in the county where the original certificate is filed. Contact the clerk's...

Want to file an uncontested divorce in VA, where can I get the forms? I live out of state.

Not many NY lawyers can tell you what forms you'll need in Virginia - I''d suggest to re-post your query in that state's forum.