What can happen to my kids?

Filing for a divorce while pregnant with a boyfriend's child is not a basis for having your children taken away from you. If you are a good mother...

How much of my income should I be giving m wife for child support?

Please check out the legal guide I have prepared entitled "How to estimate a child support obligation in New York". It should help you calculate...

My ex-husband hasn´t signed our 2006-7 I.R.S.

You say you filed jointly, but you also say that your ex- hasn't signed the returns. It is a little confusing as to what the situation is. If you...

In NY how long does it take to divorce for abandomnent?

Without her cooperation, it may be very difficult for you to obtain a divorce without the assistance of an attorney. You must first commence an...

There are two widely recognized types of abandonment in New York, both of which must continue for at least one year up to and including the date...

Do I have to file for Divorce in the country I married in?

If you have lived in New York for two or more years, even if your husband has never set foot in New York, you can file for divorce in New York. If...

Can a child support case that closed be reopened?

You need to be more clear in what you mean by "closed". Was the matter dismissed? Was there a final order of support issued by the Court? If so,...

Changing child support jurisdiction

Under existing law, the state which issues a support order is considered to be the "home" state or the "originating" state. As long as either...

I have sole legal/physical custody of my daughter. With her dads erratic behavior, can his parental rights be revoked?

To "revoke" his parental rights would require a Court proceeding to terminate his parental rights. This is most commonly done in the context of an...

Getting joint custody back

Unless you can allege some significant change of circumstances that has occurred since you gave your ex- custody of the kids, it can prove to be...