Hi im in court because my mother taking me and my wife for grand parents visitation but we dont want her to see our child..

I strongly recommend you contact an attorney directly and immediately. Under the circumstances you've described, the grandparents should probably...

Unfortunately, if you are working and she is not, then yes, most likely you will initially get "stuck with 2 lawyer bills". Sometimes, if there...

My daughter helped out her friend by using her banking info to get furniture now the friend won't pay

If your daughter guaranteed the payments then she is probably responsible. I suggest you speak with a local attorney and have all the relevant...

If I marry my soon to be fiancé does his child support arrears affect me ?

No, you will not be required to support children that are not your own. I suggest you and you future spouse meet with attorneys prior to getting...

Can my friend file for divorce in New York?

Yes, if at least one of them are still living in NY, they can use the NY courts to obtain a divorce, and such a divorce will terminate their...

Can my parents take my son away from me?

No, your parents can't simply take your son away. Under extraordinary circumstances, they may have the right to file petition with the court, but...

Can I apply for a non contested divorce in NYC, if my spouse is a Jamaican National and living there? I live in the States

As long as you live in NY and meet the residency requirement (see a lawyer to discuss this in detail), it doesn't matter that your spouse lives in...

Anything after divorce is definitely separate property.

I was married for ten months and I don't want to be married anymore because we were match together and we are not compatible

Yes, you can. Contact an attorney directly for specific sssistance.

Child custody and significant others

The court can't dictate who can be in your apartment, but they can dictate who may be around your son. Forming an opinion about whether any of...