My estranged husband is dodging service of divorce papers.

You may be able to track him down using a P.I. - most people in today's day-and-age can't hide. A credit report may reveal where he'susing his...

How quickly can my father get a divorce in nyc if the wife can't be found?

The wife must be served, so it's not as easy as merely filing it & then he's divorced. That said, if she's appearing at the trial, why not serve...

Divorce and property

While theoretically possible to resolve real property (i.e., house) issues after the divorce, I'd highly advise against it. Moreover, many asset...

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Can my grandmother get custody of me? I am 15.

If your father is abusing you - and depending on the severity of the abuse - you may wish to report same to a social worker or counselor at your...

My ex was just awarded ortho expenses, now he wants an increase in child support.

Generally the custodial parent cannot receive support which results in placing the non-custodial parent below the self-support reserve (135% of the...

I have a prenup that states I will not exercise claims to assists owned or pensions in the present or future. Notarized in NY.

Whether you did not have a lawyer may be a basis to vacate the prenup, but it largely depends on the wording of the agreement & the circumstances...

How can my husband have a say in the education of his child (home school vs public)?

Which state entered the divorce? If NY, then you can file for modification/enforcement unless the divorce agreement cedes jurisdiction to the...

I need to find a bro bono lawyer to handle a 13 yr estoppel case

There are extremely few lawyers who perform pro bono work in the Family Law field, simply because of the availability of assigned counsel to the...

If I was served an order of protection in family court can my lawyer attend the hearing date for me if I cannot attend the date?

Generally you must attend court unless the Judge excuses you. That said, I don't see that you can be held in contempt of court for failing to...

Can I have child support reduced if I move to be closer to my daughter and occupation (teacher) pays much less?

Not necessarily. First, which court issued the support order, NY or NV? Second, if the mother & you will both live in NV at that point, generally...