Threats to leave after dowry

There are some steps you can take in the context of a divorce to protect your person and your property. I suggest you get in touch with an...

If your child is born in NY, then you may use the NY courts to obtain an order for paternity, custody and/or child support. If you are residing in...

Do I need to include a statement of net worth when requesting temporary maintenance?

Yes, of course you do, and if you care about the outcome of your application for spousal maintenance and counsel fees, you will have an attorney...

What can I do , as my wife and son has moved to Las Vegas from NY without any permission?

I strongly suggest you get in touch with a NY Family Law attorney immediately so you can learn about your options for bring your son back to NY. ...

Does legal separation instead of divorce create additional risk for the "moneyed" spouse?

Yes, a properly drafted and executed separation agreement will achieve what you want without leaving you vulnerable to future obligations to which...

Can I have custody of my great granddaughter?

Children aren't actually "signed over" but you may be able to obtain guardianship with the cooperation of the baby's parents. I suggest you...

How can I sign my girlfriend daughter birth certificate?

I suggest you contact a Brooklyn Family Lawyer asap to discuss an adoption. If the biological father will cooperate, an adoption may be fairly...

Is my exhusband still entitle to my pension, if he's remarried & earns twice my salary?

Your husband's remarriage and salary increases are only relevant to the equitable distribution of pension benefits accrued during your marriage if...

Do I need an international divorce lawyer to deal with my divorce and custody if my estranged wife lives in Russia currently?

Unfortunately, if the wife and children are still in Russia and they have been there for the past 5 years, NY will not have jurisdiction over the...

Can a valid divorce be executed if one of the spouses is staying illegally and other has been out of US for more than 18 months?

Yes, if the wife has been in NY more than 1 year then most likely NY has jurisdiction to grant her a divorce and ancillary relief such as child...