There are numerous factors the Court considers in determining child custody - checkout my Legal Guide on the subject:...

Can you put a divorce on hold in the state of New York after papers have been filed? If so, how? Thank you!

You're really not supposed to, as there's court rules requiring the parties to either resolve the case or file for a contested case within 4...

Is my husband responsible to give me money for kids needs if we both work

If you're married & still living together, then your question is more of a moral question than a legal one. The only way a court can order him to...

What chances do i have if MIL just served my husband and i with court ordered grandparent rights for visitation for our son?

While the Court does need to consider your preferences first, it doesn't mean she may not get a trial ion the issue. You should start by gathering...

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My biological father is trying to overturn a 15 year old Order of Filiation based on some technicalities. Will he succeed?

Most likely he's not going to be successful. Merely because he allegedly wasn't served with a copy of the final order - assuming he was present in...

How many orders to show cause can I file?

If you're looking to have a Judge re-consider his/her prior decision, your remedy is to file a "motion to renew or reargue." Generally, however,...

What can father do when mother abandons child?

You should simply file a petition for sole custody with the Family Court. You may likewise file a petition for child support. Schedule a consult...

Can my child support be taken if I was getting money from a sell of my mothers house as a inheritance

Not automatically. If the person owes arrears, the recipient of support should get a money judgment. Then they may move to enforce that judgment...

When is a divorce case closed in New York?

I wouldn't understand your firm's statement. Once the Judgment is signed & entered in the clerk's office, the case is done. Perhaps they're...

It depends on whether you had a prior written & valid agreement to do so (e.g., a divorce settlement agreement). if you, did, then your agreement...