If you're not married what rights does the father have towards the baby ? I want to break up with my boyfriend , he's no help

Your boyfriend has the same rights and obligations as a married father. If you separate, you should immediately go to Family Court and file a...

Is there anyway to find out case law regarding divorce and custody cases?

Custody is decided in accordance with the "best interests" of the children. The problem with researching custody issues and prior cases by...

What is the difference between going to family court for child support/divorce or through an attorney?

Though only Supreme Court can grant you a divorce, you still can go to Family Court in Westbury for matters concerning your daughter's custody,...

Family Court does not have the jurisdiction to force you to continue to make payments on the car, or force you to transfer the car to her. She...

Divorce, is it wise to settle everything except for the claims against you for lawyers fees?

While it is not uncommon to submit papers for the court to make a decision on the issue of counsel fees, as opposed to a trial solely on that...

Got a big question

No, this is not a sufficient basis to terminate parental rights as courts don't want to bastardize children. You certainly can get child support...

Is there a law in ny that says upon reaching 10 years of marriage ll the couples assets must be divided 50/50?

There is no such law. Though most assets acquired during a marriage are distributed 50/50, NY State is an "equitable" distribution state, not an...

Can I be held in contempt of court if I don't force my 16 year old daughter to go to visitation?

Based on the facts you are giving it is extremely unlikely that you would be held in contempt. Although you can encourage your daughter to go, at...

Can i stop my husband from seeing our daughter because he has a girlfriend even though i abandoned him?

Absent some compelling reason you cannot dictate who he sees fit to have around the child any more than he can do this when the child is with you. ...

If my husband file for divorce, how long can I drag it out?

I am assuming that it will be easy enough for him to get divorced from you in the State in which he resides, however unless you appear in that...