Yes, you should at least consult with a local attorney.

My ex husband just said he is going to take me to court to have our seperation agreement overturned.

As you may suspect, your situation is much too complex for simple online instructions to be truly helpful. I suggest you consult with a local...

Child Support Maximum for Arrears

Child support is not a "consumer" transaction, and only a court of competent jurisdiction can offer relief from the terms of the current order,...

Does a NCP have the right to go into a child school anytime she pleases and disrupt class or take the child?

You're right, she can't behave as she has been without consequences. I suggest you make an application to the court for a modification of custody...

Hello my name is Renee and i want to know if i have no money and my husband is asking for a divoce can i get him to pay me

As a New York divorce attorney, I can tell you in very general terms, that the spouse with more money must usually pay support, attorneys fees,...

Indiana (or the officiant) lost our marriage license. We are separated, do we need a divorce?

As you seem to have experienced already, there can be a significant difference of opinion on this question, but I think most attorneys would agree...

In Leau of filing for child support in court, the father agreed in wirting $250 a month. Small claims court?

As a New York Family law attorney, I know that my colleagues are correct to inform you that you do not have recourse in Small Claims Court. As a...

Sadly, you've described one of the stupid little games parents play that the courts are not well equipped to handle because any "punishment" meted...

Generally speaking (there are exceptions but they are rare), you don't have to support a child that isn't your own. Also, absent compelling...

Would I need to take my son's father to court if I were to move from NYC to FL without his consent?

If legal paternity has been established then the child's father has the same basic right to custody as the mother; however, time and circumstances...

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