Should my nephew agree t an uncontested divorce when there has been adultery and there is a child involved?

If he signs off on an uncontested divorce (or "affidavit of defendant"), he will indeed be agreeing to the wife having custody. adultery in itself...

Can people typically get charged for EVERY time they violate an order of protection?

It laregly depends on whether the phone calls may be considered separate calls or whether they were spaced so closely together that they may be...

I agree with the other posting that you consult both an attorney experienced in collaborative law & a "regular" divorce attorney. The consultation...

Will testimony in family court affect criminal court judgement

Here's the isse: if you testify in Family Court, your testimony absolutely may be used against you if you testify in criminal court. Nevertheless,...

Grandparents suing for visitation, trying to move out of state.

I think it is unlikely the court would prevent to move, but you are best advised to consult a lawyer who handles custody/visitation cases in your...

Domestic partnership NY

The NYC Clerk's Office website states as requirements to file in NYC: "Both you and your partner are New York City residents or at least one of you...

Child support payments

I agree with Ms Tebano - child support is technically retroactive to the date of the complaint. As such, you are best advised to figure out what...

My husband is in the navy and he is very abusive mentally he only married me to get extra money and I recently have a miscarrage

The obvious answer to your question is to file for divorce. If both of you have adequate resources, then maintenance (i.e., alimony) will not be...

Father did not agree with initial child support order. What to expect at second hearing?

There are a few common factors the Court will use in deviating from the standard child support calculation. First, if the combined parental income...

Might a judge agree to change in custody/visitation due to increasing physical and verbal altercations between my ex and my son?

How old is your son? You should be cautious about your son "recording" his conversations with his father as the father may twist it & say you're...