Ex lives in DR no papers while I live in the US in city with our 4mnth old. Do I need DNA test from him and baby in order collec

You might want to check with the Dominican consulate to see if he you could lure him there in DR and have him served. You might also try to open...

16 year old decides to live with father. I have physical custody, they are threatening to fight in court.

A sixteen year old will live where she chooses so long as it both parents are reasonably fit. I would roll with it as the grass may not be as...

Am I allowed to leave NY state with my children?

Out of courtesy, and to show you know how to "share", you should send him an email, while en route, telling him they're in Jersey and when you'll...

Most Court will permit you to appear by telephone with or without an attorney. Better if you were to hire New York counsel to present the...

Increase child support

You should consult with your attorney in the custody action to be in sync and make sure seeking an increase in support doesn't appear to be overly...

Your questions are multi-fold and require concise answers so the best advice is to consult with an attorney immediately. If and when you lose your...

I don't agree that Family Court is a mother's court. I have male client's who have custody and each case is decided on the merits. However, while...

Should my sons abusive father be able to see him even if he hasn't been in his life for 19months?

If you have filed in Court, you should make your arguments and then the Court will order what visits are appropriate. This way you do not have to...

Is Prescription coverage included in a court ordered medical coverage

Since it seems you are working with a child support order, you should go to Family Court and file a modification petition specifically requesting...

Can I subpoena credit card records of my sons father for Child Support court?

The records can be subpoenaed on a theory that you wish to show that he needs so much with which to support himself and that he therefore must have...