Emancipation and Support Issues

If the lawyer did not do the work you can file an arbitration claim with the Court under Rule 137 in order to try and get back some or all of the...

Is my checking account considered marital property?

At the very least the spouse can get access to the banking records. She may try to claim that the account is marital property, and you need to show...

This is an uncertain area of the law. The courts have struggled with how to order child support when there is joint physical custody. The Court of...

Can I petition the court to change my divorce papers 20+ years later?

The short answer is no, you cannot reopen the divorce. However, if she owes child support under a court order, you might get her to waive her...

What are the rights of a partner in a domestic partnership when getting a "divorce"? There is a 17 month child involved as well

Without marriage there are no property rights. The issue comes down to custody and support of the child. Child support is 17% of the income of the...

I will on 5/2/2015 be married 10 years to a Retired Navy Enlisted man. I will be seeking a divorce in the next few months.

This really is a divorce question and you need to talk to a divorce attorney. If you married him after he retired, then you may not be entitled to...

Child support affidavit

Only if someone reports it. The more important issue for you is that for family court you need to establish that you do in fact pay rent. If you...

What can I do?

You need to have your attorney address the issue with the court. If you can document the medical issues and show that your ex is not caring for her...

How can we remove my daughters ex-boyfriend from our 2nd home? Domestic violence charges are pending.

Have your daughter file for an order of protection seeking a "stay away." She's looking for a temporary stay away in addition to a permanent one....

If there is no custody agreement in place, can one party register the child in a school district without permission?

While the other counsel are correct, you should also be aware of the Education Law. The child must be registered in the district in which he lives....