An order of protection can just be issued and kept in place regardless if the accusations are false?

A temporary order of protection can be issued - if you wish to claim the allegations are false, you are entitled to a trial on the issue. As for...

I am looking into a divorce and need to know what I am eligible for my spouse. He has received a compensation for workers comp .

You would only have a claim on his income in the form of maintenance. If he received a lump sum award, it's arguable you may be able to claim this...

We are co-parenting in NYC and my child's father wants to move to NJ.

It really depends - are you consenting to the move? How old is the child? If the child is school-age, what's the father's plan for getting the...

MY DAUGHTER LIVES IN PA, I LIVE IN NY. SHE IS HAVING A BABY AND DOES NOT WANT ME TO BE PART OF HER OR MY GRANDCHILD'S LIFE.

First, I'd strongly disagree that NY law would not otherwise allow a grandparent visitation rights - even over a parent's objection. Grandparent...

You can object, and the process would then be for ACS to file a motion for a Judge to direct that the interview can take place over your objection....

How do I get a vacate order of protection issued by the judge lifted against my husband?

You are entitled to assignment of counsel by the Family Court upon proof of indigency. If you wish to modify the terms of the order of protection,...

Selected as the best answer

I got married in Feb 2013 in NYC. Foolishly I never applied for a marriage license and the affidavit expired after 60 days.

You may still apply for a license pursuant to DRL Sec. 25. That said, whoever married you without a license may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Speak...

I need to know what rights I have regarding my personal property that is at my ex-husband's place.

Here's the issue: if he's your "ex0-husband," this implies you are divorced now. If so, then you are only entitled to those items if they were...

It is possible, but the Judge would probably want to know why the therapist is recommending that visitation be halted. Ultimately the Judge would...

Yes, you can cancel the court hearing by just sending the Magistrate a letter to that effect. Bear in mind that if the father then violates your...

Selected as the best answer