I am in an abusive relationship, my partner wont leave, he said he is not leaving the house. We are not married and renting.

If you're married, you can file an application for exclusive occupancy. If you're not married, then the question would be: who is on the lease? ...

How do you fill out the statement of net worth?

You would fill out your net worth statement based on your current situation. If your situation changes, you can always amend it later. The form...

Am I responsible for my stepson's unpaid co pays and deductibles?

No, because he's an adult anyway for child support purposes. But regardless, the co-pays are assessed by the provider, not technically by the...

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My sons isn't listed as the biological father on my grandsons birth certificate another man is

If the "other man" is not merely listed on the birth certificate but ALSO signed an acknowledgment of paternity, then presumptively the child is...

Am I able to change my last name on my child's birth certificate?

Who's last name is the child's last name currently? Generally if the child's last name matches her father's last name, you'll need to give notice...

It usually only takes about a month or so for the Clerk's Office to process the RJI, assign a Judge & schedule a preliminary conference date. If...

I have sole physical and legal custody. Can I change my daughters last name to mine? She has her fathers last name on her B.C.

You can certainly try a name change proceeding, which is filed in NYC Civil Court. Forms & instructions are online:...

Changing visitation &50/50 legal custody after signing divorce contract pre-finalized. Can son get another lawyer to represent?

You haven't really stated anything which would support changing the Attorney for the Child. That said, if the original agreement gives shared...

Uncontested divorce costs and ease

If you have reached a settlement on all the basic issues, then it seems to me you should be able to keep costs to a relative minimum. You're best...

I know certain lawsuits such as personal injury, may be paid after a case settles. Can it work like that for family law?

Family Law cases cannot be done on a contingency. That said, here's a couple of options available to you: (a) you can shop around for an attorney...