Can my school file a report to Child Services because I'm not going to school at 17?

Educational neglect is taken very seriously in NY and your school not only can report it they are required to do so. Until you have withdrawn...

Once my spouse has sign the divorce papers will I need him to sign any more papers after that?

If you have filed an Uncontested divorce even if he has signed and submitted a notarized defendant's affidavit if the document does not contain...

My wife has been attempting to file a divorce for the past eight months. She is filing for divorce; the grounds are irritable br

If your wife does not submit the required final documents the divorce will not proceed and can possibly be dismissed. You should absolutely...

Interstate (NY order, but -non custodial father is in TX) child support arrears question.

You are entitled to recover any arrears owed by the payor, however if you stop enforcement of the arrears you can enter into a contractual...

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How do I get child support changed?

You can go to Family court and file for a modification of child support. You will have to prove that you are now not the non custodial parent and...

I was married in Canada 43 yrs ago, do I have to divorce in canada as well? He is an american, I am a canadian with green card

If you have lived in the state of new your continuously for 2 or more years you may file in New York. You should consult a local matrimonial...

My relative live with me with no rent ,utilities now he is not moving from my house,every day fight with him called cops every d

Based on the above it sounds like you will need to go to Housing Court. If you are the owner of the property and the person who should be in...

Non custodial parent bad mouths me

Absolutely. If you have an order of custody/visitation you can ask for a modification based on the inappropriate conduct of the NCP that can bee...

Can I change my daughters last name??

You may change your daughter's name by filing in Civil Court for a name change. If you daughter is under the age of 14 you will also need the...

My daughter is 17 and wishes to move out after she has her baby we live in new york state can she legally do this

You are legally responsible for your daughter in the state of New York are required to support your child until she turns 21 unless she becomes...