What does this mean?

It means your papers went to be signed on March 9th, and if there are no defects they should have been signed on that day. It usually takes a few...

What are the steps needed to be able to get a passport to take my teenage children on vacation.

Yes, unless you have "sole custody" his consent is required to get a Passport. If you do have sole custody, then you should take the court order...

Can a father with a high sex drive get child visitation?

A child's legal father has the right to contact with their child whether they pay child support or not, so fear of that eventuality should not be a...

Should I get a divorce so my husband's mistress don't get my money?

If your husband is supporting his mistress, she's already getting "your money" because "his money" is most likely "marital money" and that money is...

Child support and parenting time

Maybe. It depends a lot on when the prior order was issued and what facts were considered when the court decided the current amount. I suggest...

Can a referee object to a petitioner withdrawing from from a custody case and forensics in New York family court?

Yes, you can withdraw your petition and if there is no other petition pending, there will be no changes to the status quo. That said, if forensics...

What requirements does a foreign (EU) custody agreement need to meet to be enforceable under NY law?

There are a number of considerations for you to contemplate based upon the brief outline of your situation above. Unfortunately, it isn't possible...

If your boyfriend isn't your child's legal or biological father, then it would be fraudulent to name him as the "father" on your child's birth...

My 4 year old stays with his dad every other weekend. He has asthma and his dad is a heavy smoker. What could I do?

The courts do care about the health and safety of children, and if you can convince the court that your child's health is being put at risk by the...

I had to leave the state of california because my ex was abusing me and my son, there is an on going case in california

Both states cannot have jurisdiction to decide custody. If CA is the "home state" of the child(ren) under the UCCJEA then NY will dismiss your...