What are my rights? can I decline to answer questions (i.e. do you take antidepressants?) Thanks

Your refusal has the potential to have adverse impacts upon your boyfriend's custody case. This is because the paramount concern in child custody...

Can I be arrested for violation of order of protection???

To answer your question, as I understand it to be, filing a paternity petition for an Order of Filiation and a visitation petition, would not be...

What should i do should i get the divorce done first or wait until after ?

So long as an action for divorce has not been initiated, you are not prohibited from finalizing the sale and closing. However, because the issue...

What is the best approach to this custody case? Pro se.

Because of the complexity and sensitivity of the issues presented by a custody battle, you would be best served by seeking the advice of an...

You should review the Child Support Worksheet, which can be located at:...

Where do I get the correct forms to file this without going thru Supreme Court?

Only New York City residents may change their name in New York City Civil Court. New York State Residents will need to go to their county’s Supreme...

How can I file for divorce?

Refer to this website. https://www.nycourts.gov/divorce/divorce_withchildrenunder21.shtml

Can I file this as an uncontested divorce?

One thing to keep in mind is that you and your husband may agree on an amount for child support, but the Court is not required to accept that...

Why I have to divide my own properties?

If the property was acquired after you and your spouse were married, it is not your property, it is the property of both you and your spouse,...

After an amicable divorce, am I still responsible for a student loan that i co-signed for my wife?

You are still responsible. But most student loans allow the cosigner to get off if there are a certain amount of consecutive on time payments.