Can a witness be punished for perjury during a divorce trial?

Yes, people do get punished for perjury; however, in a divorce case, it is usually the party who put forth the witness who committed perjury. ...

Should I hire a new attorney?

Yes, please do take a breath. Generally speaking, your attorney did nothing wrong, especially if this was a routine communication, and it sounds...

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Can I charge my ex's cousin with custodial interference ?

If you are threatened by someone who is not in a "domestic" relationship with you, you have to go to the police to file a complaint. If it is...

How do i file a motion of continuance for temporary custody in bronx, ny

If you have a temporary order of custody, it will automatically be continued unless and until a superseding order is given. Usually, that will not...

In my custody/visitation agreement it states that my ex cannot cut my sons hair without my written consent

Unfortunately, on the haircut alone, you are not likely to get much traction in the court. Nevertheless, that does not mean you should let it go...

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Can things be added to your custody/visitation stipulation after it has been signed but before your divorce is granted?

Yes, of course it can be changed by mutual agreement--it probably says that in the Stipulation. It cannot be changed unilaterally because you are...

There's no "general distance" but there is a "reasonable distance" to consider. Reasonable meaning the line is drawn somewhere around the point...

I have filed for an uncontested divorce in a NY divorce. My wife and I are in agreement with everything...equitable distribution

First, it's not an uncontested divorce if you're not in agreement and it sounds like you're not in agreement on the issue child support. Whether...

I want to take my daughter to disneyland for a vacation. Do I have to ask permission from her dad to take her out of state?

No, you don't need permission. Just make sure he knows where you will be and when you'll be back, and if possible, how to reach you in emergency.

I was the defendant in a contested divorce that ended in an agreement settlement last month. I represented myself in the end...

If you've reached a final settlement and all that is left to do is the paperwork, perhaps you can agree to pay her lawyer something to finish it...