What can I do to protect my home, savings, and retirement accounts in the event of a breakup?

As long as you are not married, and keep the property solely in your name, then your property is secured. New York does not recognize any property...

Am I entitled to any of his retirement pay and VA disability pay

Are you talking in general or in a divorce? In general, the answer is no. You need to make sure he's participating SBP so that if he dies first,...

I'm a military member thinking of seeking a divorce (2 years married / no children). What should I expect that civilians don't?

You can go over to the Fort Hamilton JAG office and speak to Mr. O'Connor. As a military member you can consult with a free military law, and that...

Agreeing on schooling

Joint custody does mean joint decision making. If you cannot agree, then you will need to take this to the court and explain your reasons. Many...

If there is an existing order in PA, make sure that that the PA has not reserved all rights. It would be in the decision. If not, then after 6...

What are the steps to cancel a money judgment wrongly entered?

I would really need to read the decision to properly answer the question. If the decision specifically vacated the arrears, then you are correct...

If noncustodial parent is in arrears of his child sprt obligation is he entitled to $ to dollar credit from cust parent for clg?

Dollar for dollar credit is only available for money actually paid on his support obligation. If he is not paying his support obligation, he...

My ex and I signed and had it notarized a paper stating he could clam our 2 children on his taxes and he would give me $ 1000

It kind of depends. If the agreement ending the divorce states who gets the children in a particular tax year, that writing governs. I will assume...

What are the guidelines for living arrangements in New York State?

There are no hard and fast rules, the courts use a reasonableness standard. If your BF has sole custody, then the mother is in violation of the...

Couple, not married, 2 yr. old son, breaking up. If father moves out does it ruin chances for him to get custody?

If you are seeking physical custody then you should understand that unless the mother is a bad parent, the courts like to enforce the status quo....