Do you have to file for divorce in your county of residence?

Generally the courts encourage parties to file the case in the county where at least 1 party resides. That said, the venue statute allows for...

Do i need to go back to court?

The answer depends on what the current order of supports says. If the current order does not address payment of child care, then you're under no...

If I get my paternity revoke or null, I don't have to pay my child support past debt?

Was the divorce & original child support order done in NY? If yes, then unless the DNA was done in the court, then its inadmissible & will most...

Hi, I would like to go back to my maiden name. I live in New York City and have been divorced for over 20 years. What shld I do.

The Judgment should have given you the right to resume use of your maiden name. If it does, then there's nothing further you need to do other than...

You cannot change venue outside of a state. Your only option is to discontinue the case, re-file & re-serve in CT.

So my husband wants to take me to court for visitation. ...

If you have concerns about where he lives, express them to the Judge & ask for an ACS home study. But no, you do not have a legal right to "meet...

Can I stop paying child support if the person is locked up?

You can show the order to your employer and ask them to stop the garnishment, though this necessarily must be coupled with a request to SCU to...

My husband has a fair hearing cause he wasnt happy with the decision being indicated. he doesn' have a attorney

At the very least, he should strongly consider scheduling a consultation with a Westchester Family Law attorney. At the consultation, the attorney...

Divorce ongoing in another state on other coast, no money for lawyer - what to do?

Is the state you have a question about New York? If not, then I can't say how to get a lawyer in another state & would suggest you post the...

Assault at school- go to the police?

First, you should consider consulting with a lawyer handling education lawsuits, as you may wish to document to the school that you feel...