Can I get an Order of Protection against my sons stepmother?

I also agree - to get an order of protection under NY law, one must allege & prove a violation of a designated criminal statute. "Bad names,"...

How do I divorce my spouse who is living in Africa?

The question would be whether he's consenting to same. If so, that makes it easier. If not, then you will need to serve him with the divorce...

Is there anydivorce lawyer in the area of westchester county that i could file an uncontested divorcefor as low as 1,000 dollars

First, attorneys are not supposed to directly solicit clients on this website. Second, to answer your question, yes, there are plenty of attorneys...

Are these grounds for child support termination in NY state?

I'd highly suggest to do 2 things - (1) file a petition to modify the support order, and (2) file a custody petition. Assuming there was a valid...

If I Don't want my restraining order extended.... Why is the DA extenting it anyway?

The DA has an independent right to proceed, as s/he represent the State, not you. That said, I encourage you to follow-up with a...

Is the person who beated me going to spend jail time?

Whether he's looking at jail time or not depends on a host of factors, including what the exact charges are as well as his criminal history. In...

Can I be ordered to a paternity test if the petitioner signed an acknowledgement of paternity in 2001?

Assuming you are the mother, and its the father who wants the DNA test, then assuming the acknowledgment of paternity is valid, the only basis to...

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Can I marry my German boyfriend in NYC? What documents does he need to do this? We will return to germany after the marraige.

I agree - you can generally get married anywhere and the documents you'll need are verifiable by checking with the County Clerk.

My ex Girl is having our baby, We are good friends but the relationship is just that. What is the best legal advice,

Other than to say that you will be responsible for the support of the child, as well as have a right to visit with the child (and the child will in...

I am the petitioner and have my first hearing for child support coming up Do i have to fill out all question

The real question would be: is there a good reason not to disclose it? If not, you should put it down. While some people do not initially...