Officiating a marriage in NYC?

If you are not otherwise licenses to perform a marriage ceremony, you may file an application with the Clerk's office to be appointed to perform...

How difficult is it for a father to win child custody in NY?

If the forensics are on the father's side, that is clearly an advantage. I would also want to know other factors which affect the analysis: (a)...

Most likely, it means the judgment was signed on the 5th of March and entered in the Clerk's Office on the 10th. Thus, it means it should be...

Will I get penalized for moving my 401k to an IRA before my divorce trial? I lost my job.

Yes, if you transfer the funds without consent of the other party or court authorization, you will be guilty of contempt. The Automatic Orders...

Contempt of court regarding form 8332.

No - the Court cannot mix the two. If you both prevail against each other, you will both be given enforceable awards against the other. Schedule...

If i file a violation petition for enforcement of a visitation order could it be thrown out?

You are best advised to keep a paper-trail with the other parent - meaning when you believe there's been a violation, write an e-mail or letter...

Can a downward modification petition adjust support that is owed and not paid? Or only when a violation petition is heard?

He can potentially get the arrears adjusted going back to the date of his petition. Any prior arrears cannot be reduced or vacated except in...

Ex husband retired now says he cannot pay C/S until he finds another job

If there is a default provision of your settlement agreement (from your divorce), follow it to a T. In other words, the minute he pays less than...

ACS is hurting my autistic son. What do I do?

You can file a motion with the Judge asking for: (a) a 1028 hearing (meaning a hearing to challenge whether there is imminent risk warranting the...

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What are my legal options if I can no longer take care of my children?

You can give your children either formally (via court custody order) or informally (via notarized letter) to the other parent or a fit & willing...