As a loving grandmother do I have rights to the child if the father doesnt?

Yes! You do have rights to maintain a relationship with your grandchild, and NY Family courts recognize this important relationship, even when...

No, you don't have a legal obligation to respond to "every" non-emergent communication from your ex just because the subject matter is the...

If you are both living in NY, then you should contact an experienced NY divorce attorney for assistance filing your divorce in NY. Good luck!

Divorce Settlement Oppositions

Yes, a Judgment of Divorce can be issued based upon an in-court/on record settlement agreement in which the parties were allocuted by the judge.

Hello. How long does it takes to get a divorce in this time? Any delays due to Coronavirus in New York?

Yes, there are extensive delays. I suggest you get in touch with a Brooklyn Divorce attorney directly to discuss your particular circumstances and...

NY is under a stay at home order. What does that mean for parental visitation?

First, it is important to be very clear that court orders must be followed or the violator risks serious consequences. That said, the courts...

Can the petitioner of an Order of Protection be held for entrapment?

When NY Family courts issue orders of protection to keep one parent away from the other, unless the child(ren) are specifically named as included...

Can my 4 year old sons mother deny me my parenting time due to COVID19?

Unfortunately, some parents are using the Covid crisis as an "excuse" to try to interfere with scheduled parenting time and generally make life...

Family court

As tempting as it may be to try to get to court before he does, it may not be in your interests to do so. Threats such as he seems to be making...

Can my girlfriend see my child if I have a TPO against her?

If the child is not named in the order of protection, then you should find a way to ensure the other parent has time with the child. Obviously,...