Is pension income from a non-community property state (NY) considered community property in WA?

While there may be a different rule in OR or WA, in NY the issue isn't where the assets are located as the law which governs is the law of the...

Motion for Reconsideration based on incorrect Case Information Statement. Would that be granted?

Generally pendente lite decisions cannot be "re-visited." If you believe the Judge considered incorrect facts, you'd need to amend & file a new...

Hi! I was in family court which I filed for full custody of my kids. Which in turn my husband went & filed a petition for joint

You have de facto custody, but unless there is a specific order giving you temporary custody, then the Judge has not yet issued any orders of...

Can I file as an independent?

Tax questions are better directed to an accountant. That said, if you are not working, why would you be looking to file an independent return?

Can the guardian stop potential father from seeing his potential daughter while paternity procedures are in process ?

It's not so much that the guardian (or Attorney for the Child) would stop the visitation, it's that the Judge could potentially refuse to give an...

Hi, Can my son stop any adoption procedures while filing a petition for paternity ?

You cannot prevent the filing of the adoption case, as he is not yet a party to the case. The Adoption Judge would likely direct that he be served...

No - the Family Court does not have jurisdiction over the debtor in your promissory note case. You can argue that you expect money soon to be able...

Is May 31-June 1st considered last weekend of may or 1st weekend of June?

In my opinion, this coming weekend would not be considered "the 1st weekend of June" as it isn't a full weekend in June. That said, if there's a...

Stepparent Adoption

Are there any custody/visitation orders which have been issued in VA? If yes, then arguably you'l need to file there. If no, then most likely the...

New York State Latches

While he can claim laches, since you can only enforce an order/judgment (not an agreement in itself, at least not in a matrimonial action), it...