If you engaged an attorney only for the purpose of preparing paperwork, it seems you now must revisit that relationship. Either ask the current...

It’s not clear what you want to “reopen” but whatever it is, if it happened when you were a minor, there’s a good chance you can. I suggest you get...

Obtaining a divorce by default is very technical, and courts like to avoid it, if possible. That said, if you properly prepare and serve your...

You certainly may obtain a divorce if you have not already (double check). You'll just have to commence a divorce, and if your spouse will...

Yes, you should contact your attorney for specific advice. Unless there is a modification allowing telephone contact, the "full order of...

The only path to legally removing your child away from the other parent "in the next month" will be with the written permission of the other...

The answer to your direct question is "yes" there is always a chance, however remote. In NY, dogs are considered property, so in the first...

If you are in a shelter, I suggest you inquire if they can refer you to free or low cost legal services. What you have described doesn't sound like...

I suggest you reach out to a local NY Family Law attorney directly to discuss the best strategy to obtain the outcome you want. Just from reading...

No, in NY a child support order will be retroactive to the date the petition seeking support was filed. Nevertheless, it may be worth your while to...