Can a grandparent request temp custody of a child if both parents are incarcerated?

The grandparent has legal standing to file for custody based upon the circumstances you describe. In fact, it sounds like a very straight forward...

What makes a child not eligible for child support?

Your son is emancipated per New York State law. Your daughter is still entitled to support (in New York it continues to age 21) provided that she...

I want a divorce. My husband married and fathered a child in West Africa. Recently he also lost his job. What can I and kids get

It is difficult to answer your question without more details. If your children are living with you and you are raising them, then you may be...

Can I get an order for bio father to stay in contact for example wkly to show interest &/or not just show up with no notice

You cannot require a father to exercise parenting time. On the other hand, you are not required to voluntarily give him access without a court...

Adultery and evidence in NY?

Since New York passed No Fault divorce in 2010, the grounds of adultery are rarely presented in Court or litigated. You still have the right...

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I'm involved in a divorce. I submitted a Statement of Net Worth showing $15k in the bank. My husband filed an Order to Show

In any application for financial relief, the Court will look at evidence from both sides before making a ruling on the merits. If the error on the...

Wanting to know if i would have a good chance of getting full custody of my daughter?

Your child's preference as to custodial parent will be given greater weight if the child is at least 11 years old. So the age of the child is a...

What can I do to the man my wife cheated with

It is very painful to be betrayed by a spouse. It is natural to become angry and to retaliate. Consider however, that one day, you might thank...

A trip overseas after the commencement of the action is not marital waste. (FYI - If he used marital assets to pay for the trip, you will have...

Applying for temporary maintenance from my Wife - Supreme Court New York County

Based on the numbers alone, you might be entitled to spousal support. But then again, you might not. If your wife is paying the carrying...