I am filing for divorce. My wife says she will not sign any divorce papers, nor make any agreements. What recourse do I have?

Don't worry, if she refuses to sign any papers, you can still get divorced--eventually. I suggest you contact a local attorney to talk through the...

Can Family Court modify a support order if the Supreme Court set child support during a divorce proceeding in New York State?

Yes, Family Court can modify child support that was originally set by Supreme Court unless Supreme Court retained exclusive jurisdiction over the...

My daughter is 3 years old.. What would the courts do with visitation?

Yes, overnights are eventually going to happen if the decision is left up to the court. You may be able to negotiate an agreement with the father...

Not showing up and not having an attorney show up on your behalf is asking for a bad result. How bad? That depends upon all the other facts,...

My mom left a will, I have not read it, I have it at my house, but I cannot bring myself to read it! I start crying

I'm so sorry for your trouble, and I'm sorry you have to deal with this so soon after your loss. It might be a lot easier for you if you just hire...

Child support

In New York, custody and child support are usually handled by completely different parts of the court.

Do i have to take the paternity test if i dont want to be a father

If the court orders it, you have to follow the court order. Otherwise, you do not need to take a paternity test.

What legal remedies do I have in my fraudulently obtained divorce?

Contact an attorney directly so that all the papers can be reviewed and you can explain your situation in a confidential setting. If you have a...

You have two very costly challenges here: (1) proving there was a partnership agreement or any other contract; and (2) proving the value of your...

Would like my husband to adopt my son

The adoption is certainly possible, and the biological father may or may not need to be found and notified. If the biological father never...