Do I have to answer divorce papers if my husband didn't serve me correctly?

If you don't answer, you will prolong your headache, so I recommend you do. If you want to contest the service, you may, but again, it is probably...

Can I get emancipated?

Yes, you may petition a court in the county in which you reside for emancipation. Some of the things that the court considers are ability to...

My daughter's dad hasn't been involved in 6 years

If you were never married and he has taken no steps to establish paternity, then he is not the "legal" father, and thus has no parental rights.

My sons dad lives in Puerto Rico but I moved to New York can I apply for child support in New York or am I supposed to apply PR

You may have to wait until you have been in NY for 6 months to apply for child support using the NY courts, but unless you plan to go to PR to...

I was recently divorced, with settlement and divorce decree signed by the judge. Can she take me back to court for more money?

Unlikely she would have success even getting in the door, but if you think there's a real chance she'd try, you should speak directly to an...

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The free attorney you have in Family Court MAY be willing to represent you in your divorce, but they will not be paid by the county, you will have...

I am divorced. My ex wife is saying that I cannot have my girlfriend near my kids when they are over. Can she refuse to let me

Your ex is not empowered to give you such a directive--only a court can do that, and in most instances a court would not.

My husband wont sign my divorce papers, but I have everything in place as to child support and custody.

It sounds like you already have a Family Court order for custody and support. In most instances, the Supreme Court (the one that does the divorce)...

Will the money I pay my boyfriend to pick up my children be counted as childcare expense?

It doesn't really matter if it is your boyfriend or your mother or a child care agency, as long as you can prove you pay them and the care you are...

Generally, "add-on" expenses are the responsibility of each parent in proportion to their respective incomes; however, that is subject to a court...