What rights does the wife have?

After 12 years of being separated informally and a change in the law in 2010 that makes it easier to get divorced, perhaps it's time to sit down...

Who gets sole physical custody of toddler when father is self prescribing meds and anger management issues. Visitation?

There are a number of factors to be considered and you have a considerable undertaking ahead of you. Interview several experienced matrimonial...

..... do I need a lawyer to petition for child support? Ex prefers to now take our 4 yr old 50% of time to "avoid" paying.

File for custody and child support in the Family court, New York County.

Divorce decree

Once there is a divorce action pending in New York, the court in another country is likely to give comity (recognition) to what happens in New...

How do I establish standby guardianship for my 3 year old grandson?

There are good family law firms in your area. Consult one of them about having your daughter execute the appropriate advance directives given your...

I had a case of contempt of court. The court told me 20/20 consider it a misconduct and not a crime. But they issues an

In every custody case the state registry of orders of protection is searched to make sure that the child is safe with someone who is a litigant. ...

Ex want me to sign the passport?

Don't sign the passport application. Passports can be obtained separately for a child or together on one of the parents' passports. You need some...

What documents need to be filed and what points need to be addressed in order to vacate the case?

File a petition in the Family Court, Suffolk County for an order of filiation. Ask for DNA testing. The presumption of legitimacy for a child...

My husbands house he owned with his ex wife was ordered to be sold 35 years ago

Bring an application to punish her for contempt for failure to sell the house and ask that the Sheriff be appointed receiver to sign the deed.

Make an appointment with your attorney. When you're there, ask for a copy of the preliminary conference order. Ask your attorney if your side has...