Permanent Maintenance in NYC

Here's the issue as to why I feel permanent maintenance may be unlikely, at least on the facts you've provided thus far. 12 years is not the type...

Would custody go to the father if the forensic says children should be with mom but one child says he wants to live with dad?

How old is the "special needs child?" As a very rough rule, the Court puts relatively little weight in the position of a child of elementary age...

What motion do I file in order to receive a refund for my overpayment as the non custodial parent in NYC for an Interstate case?

Once the money is actually dispersed to the custodial parent, the Magistrate cannot order her to refund the money to you. Your remedy is therefore...

My husband disappeared & its been over 2 years. Need to file divorce & custody......???

You should meet with a Divorce lawyer in your country to determine whether that country would be able to establish jurisdiction, especially given...

Yes, you should be able to. Please see my other answer to your duplicate posting.

Violation of order of protection

More details are needed to evaluate the situation - for example, how did he "block your access?" Did he do so physically? If so, then it would...

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If you were in fact served, then you should proceed to file your motion to vacate your default. Waiting only delays the inevitable. I'd also...

You would need to file a petition to terminate the support if he does enlist. This would generally be a basis for emancipation. You may verify...

I can I get my husband social security while he is incarcerated for our two children

First, social security benefits are not necessarily intended to benefit the children as they are a form of retirement paid to the adult. Second,...

Need advise on how to keep initial consult concise and short, what to ask/expect from lawyers work.

It depends on whether you're still shopping around at this point, or pretty much settled on hiring the attorney you're having the consult with. If...