If there was physical abuse in a marriage to an enlisted spouse, can he get any type of custody of our child?

Physical or domestic abuse is one part of the equation used by courts to decide who gets custody. What you should do is sit down with a family law...

If someone files a false order of protection can you file a suit against them for it... Are there any consequences?

You ask many questions that require more information about the case. The best advice is to sit down with a criminal attorney (and/or repost in the...

Child support modification. we share physical custody 50%. she makes as much as I do. modification?

As you were informed by Daniel Yaniv, the laws of NY are kind of rigid. The higher earner is always designated as the non-custodial parent in a...

Can u still sue a ex-spouse mental and physicial anguish after 7 years

It sounds as if your mother was divorced 7 years ago. It is unlikely that she can sue after all that time. However, to be sure, post this in the...

I am a father of a 11 month old baby and i filed for custody and there is an active court case as we speak. she left ny state...

Since there is an active court case for custody bring the issue up on the next date. The court can then decide if she should be ordered to return...

Can i apply for US Citizenship?

You should discuss the matter with both an immigration and criminal attorney. Repost in those areas. I hope you found this answer helpful and...

How old does my daughter have to be where I can move out of state without her biological father prohibiting us?

As long as the father has visitation there is no age (up to 21) where you can just pick up and move. You need to ask the father for permission. ...

What you should do is file a violation petition in the family court. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so, please let me know by...

Is there an age that children reach in ny that would allow me to end support payments

Support is usually payable until 21 unless the children are sooner emancipated. The main reason for emancipation is they are self supporting. ...

How long it takes to get the divorce

The question is too general to give an accurate answer as noted by other counsel. Everything depends on how quickly things are resolved between...