It depends upon whether there is a custody order or not. If there is such and order and the mother has "sole custody" then mother's decision is...

It is not uncommon for a NY uncontested divorce to take more than 6 months.

In NY, only your legal spouse, if you have one, is "presumed" to be the parent of your child. If you are not married then then there is no "legal...

The date of filing, otherwise known as “date of commencement” is generally considered the date your earnings would start to be classified as your...

Yes, court orders can be changed, but it is not easy to persuade a judge to change a final order. In the first instance, the court must be...

I suggest you get in touch with a NY Family Law attorney immediately to discuss the details of your situation. The information you've provided...

Probably, it depends upon all the facts and circumstances. You should have an attorney appointed for you by the court. Good luck!

Yes, you can get a divorce without your wife's cooperation, but it is easier and less expensive if she cooperates. I suggest you get in touch with...

It would be best to talk through your situation in detail with a NY Divorce attorney before you do anything. Putting a lock on the bedroom door may...

You may not need to adopt this child because children born during a marriage are presumed to be the legal children of the married partners. That...