Can you amend a divorce decree

Typically, if there is an error in a judgment which is a typographical type of error, it can be corrected by submitting to the Court a request to...

Semi- abusive, neglectful household. ACS is involved, can I get custody?

Given the facts you describe, I would say you have a pretty good change to succeed in gaining custody of your brother away from the stepfather. I...

What are the chances of a father winning a child custody case?

Your question, of course, can not be answered with any degree of certainty. Based upon the law, all things being exactly equal, a father has just...

Yes and no. In New York, there are two types of "notaries". One is called a Jurat, and is typically used for sworn documents such as affidavits. ...

Do i need to pay child support

You could request it, but prior to age 21, unless your daughter is employed on a full-time basis and is self-supporting, you are not likely to...

Who is to blame for not following court papers . the collector who takes the money out of my check or my ex?

Based upon the facts you describe, it would seem your only recourse would be against your ex, as she is apparently the recipient of the monies...

How old do i have to be to choose the parent i want to live with, after a divorce and in New York State?

Once a child reaches age 18, the Courts will typically decline to entertain any application regarding custody or visitation, as the child had...

Which county has jurisdiction?

Typically, in matters pertaining to custody and visitation, the County (or State, as the case may be) where the child has resided for at least six...

I am in New York , living with my babies father but we are deciding to break up, can I move my daughter to another state?

Without an existing order or agreement that states to the contrary, either parent is able to relocate with a child at any time. However, the other...

I got married like 3 months ago and she left me like two days later and now she only contacts me when she needs money

In New York, to obtain a divorce, you would need to establish grounds (fault) for the divorce. New York remains the only state in the Court that...