My father is an alcoholic who has spent all his own funds on his alcoholism. Will divorce be an effective remedy for my mother?

Your mother should speak with an attorney in person to discuss her case. It is unclear what if any portion of the house will be distributed to...

I have a child support case coming up in Nassau how can i get the court date also my children father has paid the payroll dept

The court clerk can provide you with the date. You will need an order of support to apply for an income execution (wage garnishment). I recommend...

This is a difficult situation that should be brought to the attention of the court. Perhaps you could try using speakerphone. There may be other...

Can I file petition against my spouse after she filed petition for modification of an order of custody?

You should file a petition if there is affirmative relief that you are seeking. The judge may or may not "hear your story" unless you have a...

How much is law degree generally worth in a divorce case

You should have the value of the enhanced earning capacity formally appraised. There are various other factors involved. You should have an...

Attorney cases

You will not be able to access the documents contained in the divorce files unless it is your own. The divorce files are only available to the...

His idea of “child support” is pizza once a wk, and visits every other weekend!

"Pizza" is not child support. Parenting time and custody are separate issues. Your sister should speak with a family lawyer in person to discuss...

I verbally agreed to a divorce settlement but didn't sign yet. New facts have arisen, is it possible to re-vise the verbal deal

You should speak with an attorney in person to discuss your case. Generally speaking, a verbal agreement is not enforceable but you mention a...

What to do with attorney when defendant reopens divorce case and wants to represent herself

You will generally do better with an attorney representing you than on your own behalf. There is no requirement that you must represent yourself...

I drop off my child and babysitter tried to serve me with court papers. I refused. Does it mean I was served?

Yes you were served. You should appear in court as directed. I also recommend that you retain an attorney to represent you.