Some financial disclosure is appropriate even in “uncontested” divorces. I suggest you reach out to a Brooklyn divorce attorney to discuss your...

Purchases made subsequent to the commencement of a divorce with separate property are generally deemed separate property. If you have a document...

It sounds like you already have "de facto" custody, meaning you are the sole responsible parent. As such, if you file a petition for custody, it...

The issue of child support can be tricky when the parties are sharing time exactly equally. Typically, the higher earning parent is "deemed the...

Yes, it sounds like you will need an order otherwise the other parent is not going to cooperate with you. That said, it may be difficult to get an...

No, he can't just come "take" the child without consequences. If your daughter was unmarried when the child was born, then there must be an Order...

If you properly served your spouse and they did not respond, then you may be able to proceed with divorce on default. Otherwise, you need the...

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I suggest you reach out to a local NY Family Law attorney for specific advice, but generally speaking, if this man is not named on the child's...

I agree with what the other two attorney's answers. In addition, even if the FCSM were to decide to vacate the default and require you to...

If your husband was properly served and he does not respond, eventually, you will be able to obtain a divorce after an Inquest. It is probably...