If the judgement was signed and entered with the clerk, your partner need not worry -- it's valid. If anyone contact her saying different, then she...

You can search among the profiles here on Avvo. What the "papers" say will inform how you should respond. Return of process is the first time the...

If you haven't had any contact with your child and you have not paid any support, it is possible your parental rights could be terminated by a...

First, you are not going to be homeless while a divorce is pending (unless you say or do something that compromises your rights), and possibly not...

Sure, you can contact the employer with your question (assuming there's no court order restraining you from doing so), but it isn't likely you'll...

A "settlement conference" is necessary for the court and all parties to come together to explore possible terms and conditions upon which the...

Adding information to a birth certificate that you know to be untrue is a serious crime--don't do it. On the other hand, an adoption (in your...

Yes, of course. You should be able to get the help you need by searching for a Brooklyn Family Law attorney here on Avvo. Good luck!

If you are uncomfortable, follow your instincts. There is no law requiring you to maintain contact with extended family. Perhaps at a later time or...

I suggest you get in touch with a local NY Family Law attorney and seek advice about filing a petition for child support (to be paid directly to...