It depends on whether it was e-filed or not. E-filing speeds up the process - generally that's 1-3 months from when the Judgment package is...

I was serve a summons from my husband by mail regarding our divorce

If there's a divorce pending in California, then you'd need to consult a California attorney to know how best to proceed on that case. You may...

WWhat can i do. Can i get him for abandonment

In NY, we have "no fault" divorce - so there's no need to prove "abandonment" or any other grounds to get divorced. Schedule a consult with a...

If he owes you money, you're best advised to send him a demand letter via certified mail (or the method prescribed by your agreement, if different)...

Can I ask the judge to approve a passport for my 4 year old child ?

It's not a violation unless the court order provides that he's also to cooperate with renewal of the passport. Assuming it doesn't, you'd need to...

You'd need to file a petition for sole custody. With sole custody, you generally don't need to father's permission to travel or signature on the...

What is the difference between a limited order of protection and an acd?

An "ACD" stands for "Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal." Technically, Family Court doesn't have ACD's in Family Offense cases, but some...

How will my child support be determined?

Generally for 2 kids you'd pay 25% of your adjusted gross income (not including add-ons for medical, educational & childcare expenses). That said,...

How can I get a divorce if my spouse lives in another state

One would need additional facts to see whether NY would have jurisdiction - such as whether you were married here & how long you've lived in NY. ...

My parents divorce papers say that my father is required to help with college expenses, but has refused to do so, what can i do?

Ultimately the child support was due to your mother. Even though there's no ongoing order of support, she can still file an enforcement action...