Order to show cause

Typically judges have "Part Rules" which provide their procedure for requesting adjournments, which are usually in writing and on the consent of...

When can I stop paying child support?

The age of emancipation in New York is 21. However, it is not uncommon for parents enter into a Stipulation that provides for the payment of...

Must I always keep my ex advised of our child's whereabouts?

Assuming there are no court orders to the contrary, you are free to do whatever you want with your daughter during your time with her as long as...

Can my sister pick up our child from daycare?

He is not correct. Hopefully, your husband is financially supporting your daughter in accordance with his income and earning capacity during this...

It doesn't matter who files first, although if you are the "monied spouse", it is usually best to file sooner rather than later as the filing date...

You can use no fault and cruel and inhuman if you want to make a point but unless his behavior shocks the conscience it won't have an impact on...

My childs mother told me she is going to move out of state with my child. I am against it. What do i do?

As Ms. Kassel says, you need to immediately file a petition for custody/visitation with your daughter and also seek to prevent any relocation by...

Can I be court ordered to do a dna test of my child by a deceased mans mother who's claiming the child is her deceased sons?

While there is nothing you can do to prevent her from attempting to file whatever petition she wants, she has absolutely no chance that she will...

I am looking for someone to review a child support agreement.

You cannot "file" a child support agreement with the court. Assuming you and the child's father agree on an amount, you would have to file a...

Is my daughter entitled to assets from a home?

In the event of a divorce, the house is the premarital, separate property of your daughter's soon to be husband. I would suggest that she consider...