How do I give up custody?

See my prior answer to your duplicate post.

How do I have my children placed in foster care?

You may contact your local DSS and discuss doing a voluntary placement. I'd advise to check with relatives to see if any can take the kids...

Divorce petition requests very few items

Yes, generally one lists in the complaint all forms of ancillary relief they are seeking. While such complaints may be amended, you are probably...

Divorce settlement in NY. Trust fund for child's education

You can certainly set up a trust for the children & then designate any third-party as the trustee (relative, family friend, mediator, etc.). Since...

Is my husband overstepping his boundries making a dentist appointment

It would indeed appear that he violated the agreement. Many such agreements have default notice provisions, so I'd advise to try discussing the...

I have to do a deposition this month because my case it trial ready. Any suggestions on how to answer questions during a

There is nothing specific you need to bring to the deposition, but generally parties are prepped for the deposition by their lawyer ahead of time. ...

My ex and I have joint legal custody. My ex lives with her mother and grandmother who is 92 years old.

As for the "grandfathering" question, you'd need to pose that to a Landlord-Tenant attorney. In terms of your custody query, living environment is...

Philippine Citizen working in United Arab Emirates needs divorce US citizen living in NY USA

Do you have reason to believe he's living in New York? The reason I ask is that the divorce case would need to be filed where his current...

Can my wife receive a Spousal maintenance despite we never lived together?

First, yes, she can claim maintenance as the fact that you haven't resided together is but one factor the Judge will consider. That said, if you...

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What is the process for a legal name change other than marriage or divorce?

In all likelihood, your divorce judgment allowed for you to resume use of your maiden name - take a second look at it (it's usually one of the last...