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I'm nervous,he will try to make me look bad anyone know anygood domestic violence lawyers

David's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

Attorneys on this website may not directly solicit clients. That said, you may get listings of attorneys on ther Avvo website, or you may consult...

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Domestic violence

David's answer | Answered on March 10, 2013

You should immediately goto Yonkers Family Court first thing in the morning & file an order to show cause & petition requesting custody. If he is...

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How should a guy handle repeated false allegations from a past girlfriend.?

David's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

Beyond fighting the allegations in court, you may consider suing her for abuse of process. If she continues to show a pattern of filing false...

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Why did a support magistrate tell me I needed to petition for custody of a 19yo?

David's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

If the child is living with you & the mother disputes that, then you would need to bring the child in as a witness. That said, I highly encourage...

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Can a final child support order from NY be changed if estranged husband files for a dissolution in WA a year later?

David's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

I agree with the other poster - you will need to hire a Divorce attorney in WA to represent you & challenge his allegation that WA has jurisdiction...

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Hi i'm 25 years old and i have 2 kids ages 5&6 i was abused in the pass by there father

David's answer | Answered on March 09, 2013

I agree - the grandmother has no rights to the children unless there's a court order to the contrary. If she refuses to deliver the children to...

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Do I need to petition for custody when kids are over 18?

David's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

Family Court loses jurisdiction over custody & visitation matters at age 18. Thus, you must file a petition to terminate the support order. You...

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Must initial service of divorce papers be done in person or can it be done via mail?

David's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

Defendant can sign a Defendant's Affidavit & this may be sent thru the mail. Otherwise, to do mail service, the defendant must sign a consent on...

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Hello my boyfriends and I would like to get joint custody

David's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

It is unclear from this posting just who you are trying to get "joint custody" of. Family Court only has jurisdiction over children up to (but not...

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My husband and I lived in MA and due to his infidelity, I was forced to leave and move to NY. In which state should I file?

David's answer | Answered on March 08, 2013

Most likely MA as NY would not have jurisdiction over him, unless he consented to NY having jurisdiction or you were able to serve him with the...

David Ivan Bliven's Answers (7561)

I'm nervous,he will try to make me look bad anyone know anygood domestic violence lawyers

Domestic violence

How should a guy handle repeated false allegations from a past girlfriend.?

Why did a support magistrate tell me I needed to petition for custody of a 19yo?

Can a final child support order from NY be changed if estranged husband files for a dissolution in WA a year later?

Hi i'm 25 years old and i have 2 kids ages 5&6 i was abused in the pass by there father

Do I need to petition for custody when kids are over 18?

Must initial service of divorce papers be done in person or can it be done via mail?

Hello my boyfriends and I would like to get joint custody

My husband and I lived in MA and due to his infidelity, I was forced to leave and move to NY. In which state should I file?