I think my spouse is bi-polar/mentally unstable. How can I legally protect myself to keep son with me if I have to move out?

The issue is whether you anticipate your spouse contesting custody. If this is your anticipation, then you may wish to consider filing for divorce...

Grounds for emancipation or change of guardian

Assuming you're under 18, the the "other adult" would need to file for custody or guardianship of you. Have that "other adult" call a Family Law...

Separated (not legally) from husband 6 years. am i liable for his medical bills?

Generally any debt, including medical debt, which accrues during a marriage is considered marital dent such that each of you would be liable on...

What do I need to know regarding how to best handle taxes and QDRO?

The answer to your question depends on whether it's being rolled over into an IRA (or similar retirement account) or whether you're drawing it as...

Trying to Get this Divorce off the Floor

There's no such thing as a bifurcated divorce, as the termination of the marriage only occurs after all other issues are dispensed with. You're...

We've been married for 32 years. We got married twice to each other without divorcing. Do we have to divorce twice?

No, you only have to file for a divorce once. If you are both agreed, you can put the house on the market to be sold. As for costs, attorney's...

If your case has already been going on for a year, then you're getting to that point where the Judge should have a "put up or shut up" moment with...

How is the order of protection in a CPS case in which one is prohibited from home/school of child interpreted? Worth an appeal?

If the order of protection states that you're to stay away from the child's home, then you cannot "sleep under the same roof," unless that roof...

Okay if the last court stipulation stated consent for educational expenses which the father agreed to.

You're question isn't clear - please re-state. You're best advised to schedule a consult with a Bronx Family Law attorney.

Process for filing Contempt of Court

You should generally send him a default notice letter via certified mail, return receipt notifying him of the alleged arrears. State he should pay...