If he objects, he can restrain you from doing so, or obtain a court order directing her return after the fact. Bottom line: dont so it if he...

Child support

You should file for full custody and child support from your ex. You seem concerned that she works for welfare. You need to address your fears...

Your friend is correct. They are not permitted.

Do I need a lawyer to release my ex spouse ftom divorce settlement. Looking to reconcile but need to release spouse of settlemen

It would be worth your while to have a lawyer review the reconciliation/modification provisions in the written Stipulation. Most Stipulations...

You will not need to attend the compliance conference. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties, you need not make any further Court appearances. In...

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What are the chances of a family court referee completely going against a forensic report?

There is a chance, particularly if the recommendation in the forensic report is not sound. More and more these days the forensic examiners do not...

I have filed for divorce and my wife and I both want physical custody. we have not met with the judge yet and both still living

If you filed for divorce, I assume you already have an attorney. If not, you should get one. If you do have an attorney, you should seek his or...

“if I recently received life insurance money from my father's death of 30 years ago, do I have to split it in a divorce?”

No, but make sure you keep it in an account in your own name. Do not put any part of the money in a joint account, or it will be compromised.

I have been legally separation for 13 years, I have been told that after 6 yrs. of separation it becomes a divorce, is it true

That is not correct. Divorce documents need to be prepared, served, approved by the clerk, and signed by a judge. It is not automatic.

Do you have to get a legal separation for a year before you can get a divorce in New York?

No