What can i do about my childrens father filing petitions in family court only to not show up for pre trial conferences?

If you are paying a lawyer to go to court with you , you may ask for the court to rule that he pay your lawyer fees. You can also file for child...

Can I charge my newlywed husband and the women who is knowingly cheating with him in the state of NY? Fraud or Adultery?

You may file for divorce based on adultery against your husband.

Annulment

It depends if you can prove whether he used you to get a green card. In an annulment you will need a corroborating affidavit form a third party who...

How to choose an attorney for divorce? How to decide whether to go with a Male or Female attorney?

You should hire a lawyer based on experience. It also matters whether you can get along with this person since matrimonial cases tend to be very...

NYS Divorce - Spousal support

You should have a full consultation with a matrimonial attorney. The temporary maintenance while divorce is pending is based on a formula as of...

Is it possible to get a review of my custody agreement?

You may be able to file for modification of the settlement agreement. You should bring the agreement to a lawyer for a consultation.

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I have temporary custody of my grandchildren. Can I move to a different city in the same state? It is only an hour and 1/2 away

You should hire an attorney. Whether you are permitted to move depends on a variety of factors based on the best interests of the children, whether...

Is it legal for the mother not put the fathers name on the birth certificate

The mother does not have to add the name of the child to the birth certificate. However if the father finds out he has a child he can file a...

You should file it immediately, depending on method of service CPLR 308 paragraphs 2 and 4 call for filing within 20 days after service.

Do courts really grant fault-based divorces when there are no demands (custody, property, money) from any party?

Although since the new ground for divorce based on no fault took effect in 2010 where Judges prefer grounds for divorce to be resolved pursuant to...