Yes, that is a valid concern. The married party must execute a post-nuptial agreement BEFORE purchasing the property to ensure it will not become...

I strongly recommend you speak to a NY Family Law attorney immediately. This may be a situation that is easily resolved with a stipulation that...

If the mediator does not think they can be helpful, then that is probably because the other parent is (a) non-cooperative and/or (b) unyielding in...

Your father would not stop being your father if your step-mother adopts you.

At age 18, you are able to make your own choices and you are responsible for the consequences of your choices. Your parents cannot "force" you to...

If your daughter is deemed emancipated, you no longer have a duty to support. You must file a petition with the court to have your child support...

Yes, the issues you've mentioned may be addressed in a postnup agreement. Whether your spouse will consent to sign such an agreement is anybody's...

You can decide not to exercise your parental rights but you cannot abdicate your parental responsibilities, i.e. child support. Children cannot be...

No, you do not have to support children that are not yours. If you are thinking of marriage, a prenup that spells out the obligations of each...

If your husband's lawsuit was for personal injury, any recovery except for lost wages would be considered his separate property, and not subject to...