How do I change attorney who seems to be fighting harder for what my ex-spouse wants than for me?

It's hard to answer this definitively without a full assessment of the case. That said, if you're dissatisfied with your attorney, you should seek...

Hi Is my child mother required to put me on my child birth certificate in order for me to pay child support?

She could still file a paternity case against you. It'd be relevant, however, that there may be a presumption of legitimacy & also that she may...

Restraining Order pending on result of Family Court trial.

Can the phone call to your friend be used in what way? To prove the offense occurred? If that's your aim, then no, since she wasn't a witness to...

What happens if I (DEFENDANT) do not show up to a TRO to show cause? Will i be arrested?

Yes, it's possible a warrant can be put out for your arrest. Please do specify whether your case is in criminal court or Family Court as it makes...

How do I write a letter asking permission to file an emergency motion? Do I forward to the opposing counsel? How to do sameday?

You should re-post this using "Nassau" as your location, as you posted it using Manhattan as the location. That said, the Court likely has rules...

I have been married for 4 years to my wife who at the time of married was illegal. I just found out that she is cheating on me.

Her green card is unlikely to be revoked for that alone, unless she was a fool & put the admission in writing. Moreover, you no longer need to...

How do I obtain a divorce in NY if my husband went back to Canada

You either need to serve him with the papers - or you need to hire a private investigator to conduct a "diligent search." If he still cannot be...

There is certainly the possibility of being drug tested - in NYC & Westchester courts, they having testing facilities at the Family Court. Thus,...

"The parties have divided up the marital property and no claim will be made by either party under equitable distribution"

Is the house in both names? If so, you'd need to arrange for him to sign the house over to you. Despite that language in the complaint, I'd still...

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Whom is responsible for paying for kids clothing and basic essentials when they are away from both parents for summer or college

Basic child support is meant to cover expenses such as housing, food & clothing. If the children are away at summer camp, then the parents are...