What if a petitioner doesnt show up at court for hearing?

Your case has been transferred to the IDV (Integrated Domestic Violence) part so that it can be consolidated and one judge will hear all of the...

I am being sued by my ex for my child's medical expenses that I handed her a check for. Should I do a stop payment before court?

Do not place a stop payment on the check. You should take all the evidence you can supporting your position with you on your court date. A valid...

What is the meaning and argument in a traverse hearing, for family court in New York ? What is a argument pertaining to.

The party that was served is claiming that service was not properly done according to Nw York State law and therefore void. The traverse hearing is...

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How can I get a pro bono lawyer or low cost one for stalker and harrassment case in family court?

If you are seeking to obtain an order of protection and would like an assigned lawyer you must first file your petition and then provide proof of...

What does the NY Family Court system need to be considered a physical address?

In New York family court when you are asked for your address the court wants the address where you physically live, where the children will be...

I was Just ordererd to pay Child Support and 54% of Child Care. I Need to lower it so I am able to pay my Rent and Bills! How?

When calculating child support the court uses the CSSA and takes into account your income, the mother's income, add-on costs. If the order was a...

What if per say you were married and then you left your husband and you just found out he hid a business the entire time. .

Based on the limited facts you have provided while your husband has been sneaky and underhanded, it does not appear that he violated the law,...

My childs father wants to sign over his rights,

Despite the fact that situations and circumstances may vary. A parent can not unilaterally give up their parental rights to avoid paying child...

If you miss the court date there is a large possibility that the Judge/Support Magistrate will enter a default judgement in favor of the father. ...

At which 18 birthday can the baby legally move out without the parent's/legal guardian's permission?

This child only has one official birthday, while she was removed from her mother's womb for the medical procedure she was not considered to have...