Nullifying a paramours clause

The approach you should take depends upon the language of the entire agreement and the history of the case. It may be that you can prove the...

How to keep my ex-husband's toxic ex-wife away from my daughter.

Perhaps you can seek an order of protection. If you have enough evidence that your fears are grounded in facts and not mere suspicions, the court...

I wanted to ask a question, I know a person who is claiming to be a domestic partner with a woman, who he isn't even living with

Yes, it is insurance fraud to say one thing and do another for the purpose of obtaining benefits to which one is otherwise not entitled. And, yes,...

When my father petitions for child custody does it matter if he's in a different state?

Your father (or an attorney on his behalf) should file the petition in the Family Court where the last order of custody was issued. Then he will...

If you are able to support yourself and you have a plan to stay in school until you are at least 17, you may become emancipated. I believe the...

Does a last will and testament have authority over a power of attorney?

Yes, if the party has died, the Last Will and Testament is literally the last word on the decedent's wishes. The only way this is not true is if...

I am 16 years old and I am trying to get out of my mothers house. My Mother inst taking on the responsibility of being a mother.

If you want to be on your own i.e. emancipated, the first thing you need to do is have a plan that includes how you will support yourself. If you...

Divorce after separation (not legal) for five years

As a New York Divorce Attorney, I believe that if you are all truly in complete agreement and as long as your plan is reasonable (it sounds like it...

My husband has filed for divorce after 15 years. He has always been the sole provider. There are two young teenage children.

In NY, the "monied" spouse, (usually meaning the spouse with the greatest documented income) may be ordered by the court to pay attorney's fees and...

Was ordered to keep seeing my doctor. How is it enforced and what are the procedures.

They may ask you to execute a HIPPA authorization so they are permitted to obtain information directly from your doctor.