Custody battle ?

Domestic violence is not ok, and having it in front of children is viewed by most courts as child neglect for which BOTH parents may be held...

Alimony

It depends, but possibly. Many factors are to be considered in determining whether spousal maintenance is appropriate the most important being...

Do I need to continue to pay mortgage

Your wife can't unilaterally decide you have to leave your home, but if it is solely in her name, she can liquidate if you don't immediately take...

I was wondering how long does it take for a step parent adoption in nyc ?

Step-parent adoptions can sometimes be done fairly quickly but each case is different. There are a number of requirements that must be met for the...

Do I have any rights as a step father?

Unfortunately, step-parents have few options to intervene in disputes between parents. You may be able to influence the outcome of the dispute if...

Grandparent visitation?

It seems your next stop may be Brooklyn Family Court. Unfortunately, what you want may not be super easy but I think it is possible. Grandparents...

How do I get full custody of my children? My soon to be abusive ex husband was never a father.

If there is nothing brought forth from the other side to contradict what you've stated above, then yes, you probably will eventually obtain an...

WWhat is an open case?

Brooklyn Family Court would probably want to defer to GA if a parent and the child live there or have so recently. It's not entirely clear from...

if my spouse fails to pay amount she owes on credit card

You are not personally responsible to the credit card companies, but you may be ordered by the court in a divorce to satisfy some or all of ANY...

It is not illegal for a 16 yr old to choose not to speak with a parent. There can be serious negative consequences if this choice has been...