Visitation

Here's the problem: you appear to be speculating at this point as to why the child is unhappy. Moreover, if the summer visitation is by relatively...

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How to collect child support from a dead beat mom?

You can file a violation petition, have her served and request incarceration unless she pays. Once you have a money judgment for the arrears, you...

Does anyone has to see my child private parts if my child has to submit to a voluntary urine drug test?

I'd first question why anyone is taking a "voluntary" drug test of a 14-year-old. That said, usually the person is given a cup to deposit urine...

Can someone be found in contempt of court even if a violation petition hasn't been filed?

He cannot be held in willful violation or contempt without a specific petition being filed & served charging him with the violation of the child...

Until wht age is child support, if their in college? Is it til 23 years old?

I agree with the other posters - unless there is a specific, written settlement agreement extending the age of emancipation beyond 21, then by...

Is your case still ongoing? Or did the Judge (i.e., Magistrate) already make a final decision on your modification case? If so, was the decision...

My husband of 24 years just picked up and left me for another woman. He doesn't want a divorce. Wants to sell our marital home.

The question of whether you wish to terminate your marriage is really a personal one, not necessarily one a lawyer can give "legal" advise on. You...

I have an order of petition against the father of my children. Do I have to hand him our children for visitation?

Take a close look at the order of protection - they usually make it subject to orders of visitation. Moreover, unless there's a "stay away"...

What are the laws in NYC regarding splitting siblings, when one child is violent and aggressive towards mom and siblings?

There is no specific "law" regarding the splitting of siblings. The questions which will arise are: did you do EVERYTHING in your power to get...

Do I need a family law attorney?

At the least, have the paperwork reviewed by an attorney before you sign anything. It's worth the price of a small conmsultation fee to make sure...