Are all WILLS filed with a gov dept?

Wills can be filled with the Surrogate Court Clerk in the county the person lives prior to death. However, most people do not do it due to the fact...

How can we go about adopting our niece and what would be the typical cost(s) associated with this?

Setting aside the immigration issue, you need the permission of the parents of your niece before you can adopt her.

How much is a divorce and what is the process?

As the other attorneys have correctly mentioned it is difficult to quote an exact price. However, if the husband (he is not your ex yet) is easily...

Child custody/support

First off the language in the custody and visitation agreement is important and you should read it carefully. If there is language stating that...

When will support end if my child turns 21 -her birthday is actually after the date the payment should be received by me.

Assuming the language in your stipulation or order states child support for that child ends on her 21 st birthday on upon that child reaching the...

Does Notice of Petition (Holdover) need to be hand delivered? Will a certified mail suffice?

If you are not personally handed the petition, the petitioner can use alternate service which means he can have the Notice delivered to your door...

Are we legally and/or financially responsible for her if she stays in NY once we move since she is 18?

In NY your are financially responsible for your children until they reach the age of 21 or they are emancipated. As for legally responsible, not...

Is it a crime to do this? if so what is it called?

Not a crime based on the facts you present. However, based on what you do present, time to move before something one or both of you will regret for...

Are you looking for medical records or billing records. If you want the medical records and are the legal guardian with custodial custody then you...

Does my ex-husband need to provide a separate room for each child (being different genders) or is one legally acceptable?

He merely needs to provide a safe, clean and livable home. No set number of bedrooms for each child.