Family law does not recognize "step children." For purposes of support and parental rights, you are a stranger. That means if you want to take...

Can I file for visitation of my Stepdaughter?

Unfortunately, New York state family law does not recognize the step-parent relationship. As far as the law is concerned, you are a stranger to her.

Depends on what the order says. If the order is a "refrain from harassing" then now, she can't have you arrested. But, if is a "stay away from....

Looking to move 3 / 5 hours away, same state. No formal custody agreement, child in my care since day one. What do I need to do?

You can move without an agreement. The burden would be upon him to file a petition in Family Court seeking to force you to return. You would have...

Your husband should haven never accepted the Article 15 if there was no evidence. The commander should have never imposed punishment without proof....

Probably no. But, if you have videos you being harassed and/or threaten you can try to have this person arrested. You can also file for a family...

In NYC, child support is 17% of gross salary, but why am I asked to disclose additional information such as expenses and assets?

The short answer is because it is required. The longer answer has to do with determining the real income. Also, sometimes you can get a down...

Do I have to pay taxes on maintenance if my husband gets it to pay the mortgage.

You have a few of questions here. First, maintenance should be paid according the agreement/order. If the agreement/order directs him to pay the...

Am I allowed to sell baked goods that I bake in my own house? I want to sell them online and to stores in a resort area to sell.

New York City has a number of regulations governing businesses. The Department of Consumer Affairs as well as the Department of Health are not...

I have been reported to child protective services. If they did not contact me within the first 24 hours does that drop the case?

There is no such thing as a "24 hour rule." Once a complaint has been made, they must investigate and make a finding. The finding could be a simple...