Child custody

If you want to be the sole decision-maker and primary caregiver, then you would want to have "sole custody" but that doesn't mean the children have...

How can a file for passport for my child?

It depends. If a father is named on the birth certificate, then you will need either (1) consent from the father, or (2) consent from the court,...

Is it possible to get low cost divorce help from a great attorney and pay it out?

If everything is agreed upon, then you can probably get it done for a little more than "a thousand or so dollars"--call around. Good luck!

Is there certain age a child can decide if s/he chooses to go or not to go to visitation with other parent? (NY)

At age 18, your daughter has an absolute right to choose not to go. Prior to that time, she cannot be "forced" but if you do anything to prevent...

I'm divorced w 2 small kids. I have a sole legal custody. (w primary residential, he gets once-a-month wknd visitation, which

Yes, you may be able to make such a designation and with some planning there is a chance of success, but if the father files a petition for...

IF DIVORCE WITH DISTRIBUTION OF DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY IS WITHDRAWN ; WITH PERMISSION TO REFILE; LIMITATION TO REFILE ?

There probably is no limit, but you should consult directly with an attorney who can review your situation (and all related court papers) in detail...

At the beginning of our divorce, my ex had to sign that he would keep his life insurance beneficiary as it is along with many

Generally speaking, yes, assuming the amount of money involved is significant, you have to deal with this right away! The insurance company will...

Dismissal

With some exceptions, if the "new evidence" would arguably change the decision, then yes, a new or renewed motion may be made. You should be...

It sounds like it will be easier to try to get the Passport than to get the father's cooperation, so i suggest you try. Take your order, if it...

If you have a valid divorce in Ukraine it will generally be recognized in US and vice versa; however, if you have been living in NY for the past 4...

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