If your ex-husband's petition for downward modification is granted, it would only be retroactive to the date of filing his petition, rather than...

Can CPS take children that were never harmed, and how to get off the NYS maltreatment of children list

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There is no minimum length of time necessary to file for spousal maintenance. You can file for spousal maintenance in Family Court. If you file...

How do i get a support case that was dismissed undismissed??

You may need to file a new application (petition) with the court. If so, mention the prior application that was dismissed, and attach a copy of...

Non custodial parent rights..

Your husband should file for an immediate change in custody, since the child support obligation to his ex-wife is still running and will continue...

If i was to file for child support against my bf who has an open DV case against him can i get full custody?

Each party has a presumptively equal right to custody of the child. The open domestic violence case that you describe may be a factor which would...

My Children Want to Change Law Guardians

It is very difficult, but not impossible to change law guardians. The family court judge likely re-assigned the same law guardian from the divorce...

I want to get my son back please help

The "letter" that you received is important and should not be ignored. I will provide you with an in-depth case evaluation at no-charge. Call...

What happens if a custody case has been on going and the custodial parent who is "The Father" fails to appear in NY

If the father does not appear for a single conference, the case may get postponed, depending on the judge's rules. If this becomes a pattern, you...

If a drug test was in the final order of a custody case and I do not take one what can happen?

You should follow the court order. Otherwise, you are in violation, and custody can be taken away from you. Visitation can also be suspended,...