We don't have a legal separation document , but we haven't live together for the last 20 years , court denied divorce

It is much easier now to get a divorce in NY with the new "no fault" provision than it was in the past. Refile, alleging that the marriage is...

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My kids father stood with his kids for the weekend and than behind my back went and filed a petition saying i abandoned my kids?

My advice would be that you go to family court and file a petition for custody. Depending on your income, you may be assigned an attorney. Now...

I have a court appointed lawyer for family court. how do I request a new court appointed attorney?

Tell your lawyer ahead of time that you want a new lawyer because you have lost confidence in his representation (courtesy). Let the lawyer make...

To close dv report, as I don't want press no charges, do we both need to come to Pricent ?

The cops "close the case" by sending it to the D.A.'s office. Your boyfriend should go to the precinct, accompanied by a lawyer, because arrest is...

It has been less than a week, so it has not been long enough to really worry. Since one of the children told you that she got an apartment, you...

Can a mother get back support from a man who did not know the child was his?

She can only get child support from the date that she files a petition. here is not much your husband can do but wait. If he is served, he should...

I live in New York state and I'm about to turn 17. Can i legally just move out? Would i need parental permission?

When you turn 18, you are free to do as you please. Why not wait?

I had an order of protection on me. It is going to get dismissed in a few days. So what happens afterwards to it?

A further point is that family court files are confidential. Only the court, parties to the case and attorneys of record on the case have access...

Im waiting for paternity court hearing this dec 12, 2013 but can i file for child custody and child support right now?

Leaving the children in the Philippines with the other parent would not be considered abandonment, especially since you maintained contact with...

Any parent has a right to petition for custody. That doesn't necessarily mean that he will get it. Of course, you want to make sure that you are...