Should I file an appeal, file a petition to modify the order of protection or something else?

Based upon the limited info provided, I agree that an appeal is not the way to go here. You will want to be compliant with the temporary orders in...

What age can you force the court to listen to a child he is now 14 years old and doesn't want the court ordered visits/phone

Do you have custody now, or is the child at his grandparents? If you have custody, then you can advise the court first hand of the difficulties in...

What is a Conference at IDV court

IDV court accepts cases where there is a pending Supreme Court case, and a pending criminal court case. IDV court can hear both issues, rather...

You need to file in court to address this issue, as the custodial household is complicit, so it will not be worked out between you. You have...

WHAT RIGHTS DOES A STEP GRAND PARENT HAVE

Grandparents can petition for visitation if they already have an existing relationship with the grandchild. You should petition asap, as the delay...

Hello, I have filed for divorce in NYC. I had my wife served with the papers and she never responded.

You need to file for the appointment of a judge to your case and then make a motion for a default judgment. Court calendars can vary, and NYC is...

Is my child's father entitled to more visitation if he does not exercise what he already has?

If an existing order is in place for visitation, then he will need to petition to modify the order. You will have a chance to state whether you...

Just divorced but still sharing mortgage

What does your divorce judgment or agreement say? That would generally control. If it is silent (which is a big oversight), you need to bring an...

My x husband hasn't paid child support in over 10 yrs. makes no effort to be in her life can i terminate his rights?

You can petition here is you are a resident. Generally you will not be able to terminate his parental rights unless someone else is ready to...

I am at my wits' end. I have paid a combination of child and spousal support directly to an Office of Chi;d Support Enforcement

You need to write SCU and ask for an accounting, to show what you have paid and what, if anything, is owed. Then the records will be adjusted.