How likely am i to get sole legal custody?

If you do not have an attorney representing you, you must get one. It sounds like you have good grounds for an order of sole custody, but your...

My son's wife is trying to make him move out. The house is in her name only but he helps pay for it their son will be 2.

Your son should not voluntarily move from the residence. You do not say whether it was purchased during the marriage to your son. If it was, then...

How Can I obtain a divorce from someone who lives in Peru, but I do not know where.?

If you do not know for certain that he is in Peru, you may ask the court to serve him by an alternative method such as publication. That will...

Why is the answer to all of these legal questions"see a lawyer". ?

What is left out of the other responses, as far as I can see, is that a notary is insufficient in New York. It must be acknowledged in a formal...

How is it possible that my son's exwife can move their 3 year old into canada from ny state when told by the court that she cant

Your son should consider filing a writ of habeas corpus for the return of the child. If he does not have an attorney, he should get one immediately.

What is the correct interpretation of uniform rules for family court 105.14? Should our custody case have come to a decision?

While that may be the law, as a practical matter in Family Court in Brooklyn, cases go on for years due to the ridiculous number of cases each...

Can i get my 11 years old and 4 years old kids to their mom and stepdad ?

Where your children lives is governed by what is in their "best interest". If corporal punishment is being used and the children want to live with...

The length of time that she has been away is just one factor. The court will order that an attorney be appointed for the child and order an...

What can I do to protect myself from her threats?

You don't say who "She" is? Your wife, girlfriend, mother? You must speak with a lawyer. If she has not filed a petition for an order of...

Can I avoid paying spousal maintenance in New York?

Maintenance is governed by guidelines. Equitable distribution of assets is a factor to be considered in how much maintenance is awarded. The...