Do I have any legal rights living in my co-op owned by my mother

Unfortunately it would appear that you have limited rights and remedies available to you. It is possible that you might assert a claim under the...

If a person is charger with assault in the 3rd degree and the person is still contacting them. can the case be thrown out.

An attempt to contact an individual against whom you have a protective order does not, in and of itself, result in the "throwing out" of the...

Does my husband have to return his son to mom as son is scared and dosent want to go back cps was called and order of protection

You have an obligation to encourage your child to participate in visitation and an obligation not to do or say anything to, or in the presence of...

I separated from husband in 2008 & moved to Charlestown, MA from NY. How can I get divorce if we have no contact?

You may want to file for divorce in New York if he continues to reside there. You can usually find, online, information regarding the general...

It depends on the complexity of the Agreement. If you don't have any children or property of any significance it could be under $1,000. If you...

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My ex husb & I have joint legal custody. I live in Vt. and my son and ex live in NY. If my ex were to pass away, do I get cust

There is generally a presumption that a biological parent has preference in a custody determination when the custodial parent dies or is unable to...

How much child support and back pay can my ex receive?

The date of filing of her Petition is the most important issue when it comes to a "basic" support obligation and arrears. You should also...

What is difference bet. a legal separation vs divorce. Will the things agreed upon in a legal separation be uphold in a divorce

Typically when people refer to a "legal separation" they are not referring to an actual "action for separation" (as is provided for under the...

I have sole legal/physical custody. Does my ex have to tell me where he lives?

In general you have the right, as the primary custodial parent, to remain reasonably informed of the whereabouts of your child. Knowing where your...

Can I apply for sole custody of my son?

The issue of custody is determined by a variety of factors but the underlying standard remains the "best interests" of the subject child. In this...