First, you would need to get a court order for support because he currently is not violating anything as there is no court order. If he refuses to...

You can claim abandonment but do not need to as NY now has what is called "irretrievable breakdown for a period of 6 months or more", Domestic...

Can a contractor refuse to remove an invalid lien?

Under the lien law, an unlicensed contractor is not permitted to file a lien. The contractor could be subject to damages under the lien law.

You either need to (a) get a court order of sole legal custody, (b) get a court order allowing you to obtain a passport for your child without the...

Will my ex be responsible to pay counsel fees for both my enforcement motion and my response to his OTSC not to pay?

If your exes default was found to be "willful" then you would be entitled to attorney's fees either pursuant to your agreement and/or by statute,...

What are my parental rights?

I would suggest filing a petition for visitation in the county where the child lives. Without knowing exactly what transpired over the last couple...

If my ex’s new partner is sporadic and unpredictable can I keep this person out of visitations with my kids noncustodial parent?

I would suggest filing a Family Offense on behalf of the children against the girlfriend directing her to stay away from the childrens' home,...

What happens when my child is not been returned to me and I have temporary full custody of her? What are the next steps?

I agree with the other attorneys, you should file a Writ of Habeas Corpus directing the return of the child to to New York. You should consult a...

Seeking to retain counsel for child support case in Westchester County Family Court.

For 1 child you should only be paying 17% of your pro rata share up to $148,000.00 of combined parental income and then, in most instances, the...

Can my landlord put a lockbox on my apartment that I currently occupied and paying rent for?

It will depend on the specific language of your expired lease but most forms of leases will permit a landlord to have access to the premises and to...