There is no technical deadline to file a counter-petition, but it should nevertheless be done as soon as possible. Additionally, while many people...

My ex filed for an uncontested divorce in April 2013 in the Bronx. The RJI and NOI was also filed the same day.How much longer?

Bronx is currently taking 5-6+ months to sign-off on judgments from when they're full submitted. Thus, realistically you're looking at sometime in...

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What are chances of a "no income" mother getting child custody and if she remarried?

Her not having a present job will be a factor considered, but on these facts presumably a very small factor. This is even more so because there...

Under what circumstances can my husband adopt our daughter legally?

The short answer is that military law in inapplicable in this instance. That said, the biological father must be found to have "legally abandoned"...

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Whats the process to establish paternity? The child was born in miami, but now lives in New York. Where should i go?

Generally such a petition should be filed in the state & county where the child currently resides, not only for jurisdictional purposes but also...

Is there any way i can stop my husband from bringing his family especially his from coming to my house to live??

Family Court cannot generally bar him from moving in relatives. If you're objection is great enough that it's "either me or her," then consider...

What are the financial considerations to handing over residential custody?

Here's the issue - you generally cannot settle on child support issues within the custody case. You would need to commence a separate child...

I went to court this morning child support collection sereved ex because in rear. Can i get legal aid?

As the petitioner in a child support matter, you are not automatically entitled to assigned counsel because you are indigent. While I have seen...

Can a child support order be frozen for a month?

He would need to file a petition for downward modification. Even then, the law requires him to demonstrate he lost his last job thru no fault of...

If a person have a annuity settlement that is being paid to them over the years, and not working at the moment can child support

It would appear the answer is yes, because the annuity would be a form of income. Indeed, the minute it hits that person's bank account, it...