There are several things you or your attorney can do. You can come to some kind of agreement wherein the signing of the Judgment of Divorce is...

What happens when the custodial parent receives child support, but does use the money on the child?

Unfortunately, your friend is not entitled to an accounting as to how his child support dollars are being spent by the mother. It is not clear...

Without examining all of the documents, including your Stipulation of Settlement, the application your ex made to hold you in contempt, any...

Your brother's wife can ask for whatever she wants but on the facts you present there is absolutely no basis for a judge to grant her request. In...

In New York and Queens Family court when does a suit officially commence?

Assuming the Respondent is subsequently served properly, the commencement date is the date you filed for custody.

Yes, your concerns are valid. As the other lawyers have said, if you have not filed an answer to her complaint, your wife can discontinue her...

My ex states that if I do not speak ONLY English to my son I will not be allowed to talk to him. Can my ex stop me?

Your ex is being ridiculous. Speak whatever language you wish to your son. If your ex doesn't allow you to speak with him because you speak to...

Can my ex obtain a court order to force me to sign off on getting passports for our child?

Yes, it is possible that a Family Court Judge might allow it, but a great deal of emphasis should be placed on your child's tender age, the...

You need to start a divorce action and serve her with a Summons and Complaint. If she does not appear and file an answer to your complaint you can...

The legal age of emancipation in New York is 21 and while many parents agree to pay support until the age of 22 if their child is a full time...