I want to initiate an uncontested divorce in NYC.

The main different is that a "complaint" is the actual "pleading" you will need to proceed on the divorce. Many times attorneys in the past would...

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School violates visitation papers.

(1) I'm wondering why the CP's parents are even showing up to the school if it's your day, (2) if they're picking up the child & thus violating...

I would like information on child custody rights in NY state as myself and boyfriend were living together but now splitting up.

"Shared Custody" technically means the child lives exactly 50% of the time with each of you. The question becomes: after you split up, would such...

Is a text legally binding?

No - he would either need to execute an agreement or put it on the record before the Judge (and either way, ultimately you'll need an order...

Divorce, child support and immigration

You're best advised to await the most recent order, as the Judgment of Divorce must reflect the current order.

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NY Family Court, is there a page limit on a reply brief?

At the Family Court level, there is no known limitation, but you're best advised to check with the part Clerk. The Judge/Magistrate has the...

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Can a settlement agreement include a provision that no party can return to family court but only to arbitration?

You can have a mediation cluase in a settlement agreement - but you cannot completely preclude either party from ultimately going back to court if...

I just found out my son changed his last name to his mothers new married name .how did this happen with out my consent?

I agree with Ms Tebano - generally a "change-of-name" proceeding would've been necessary. This assumes you either signed an acknowledgement of...

Would my chances for custody (as the father) improve if I remarried? What considerations does the court consider ?

In & of itself, your remarriage would seem to have little impact. One would need to consider whether you're moving to a better living environment...

My ex has never paid me the court ordered support amount. Now he is unemployed. How will unemployment impact the support order?

(1) If he lost his job through no fault of his own, then he may be entitled to a downward modification. (2) Regarding the back pay, you should file...