Generally speaking, NY law does not consider filing a petition for custody to be "harassment". If a custody order has already been issued, the...

Your child cannot be "relocated" without your consent. Your wife may live where she pleases, even without your consent. In this situation, it...

If the duration is 4 years or 48 months, then if payment #1 is August 2019, then last payment is July 2023.

If you have obtained a legal divorce in another country, it should be recognized/respected in NY. If there are issues ancillary to the divorce...

You are right to be concerned, but should not feel threatened by the circumstances you've described. When parents bring custody disputes to court,...

If the children are born in NY, then you may pursue the adoption in NY. If they are going to be born in SC, then I suggest you contact an adoption...

It sounds like you have a lot going on here and that you are in the process of significantly compromising your rights and options. Your question...

I'm sorry for your loss. No, your stepfather cannot just "take" your stuff, and he may not even be entitled to "everything" that belonged to your...

Yes, if you are an adult, you may change your name at will as long as you are not doing so for fraudulent purposes. To make an "official" change,...

Yes, if you are now divorced, you may get married. It does not matter if you divorced in NY or somewhere else. Prenup? Good luck!