New York State requires the child to be supported (by both parents) until age 21, with certain exceptions. In other cases, the obligation to...

I have been served court papers from the state of Louisiana where my daughter resides with her mother in regards of custody

Unfortunately, this is a matter that must start in Louisiana. Louisiana is the home state where the child has been residing there for more than...

My son 13 year old son doesn't want to visit with his mom do I have to force him .I have physical custody

You should encourage him to visit...this puts you in the best possible position should his mom file a violation petition against you. There may...

My husband called me and told me he was leaving me & wants a uncontested divorce immediately 2/23/14

You shouldn't feel bullied or pressured into doing anything. Contemplating a divorce can be a highly stressful period for most clients. You...

I have a divorce decree which stipulates I get 50% of my spouses pension for the duration of marriage What else is required

You will need a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) to be signed by the judge and served and approved by the plan. Most Courts now require...

What does "no fault" divorce mean? Can i just divorce my wife or we have to agree to divorce? whats the process?

People often get caught up between 'no fault' and 'uncontested'. Fault is the reason for the divorce. Before 2010, people often used...

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I have sole physical and legal custody of my child. he has visitation rights. however i live in NY and one day plan on moving

As my colleagues have written, there is no simple answer. A signed notarized letter can help, but it is not dispositive. If you move and three...

Generally his two weeks include one weekend belonging to each in a 'standard' 'typical' alternating weekend parenting schedule

Filing for Sole Custody

Your question is unlear. An application for Sole Custody can be made at the local Family Court. Generally, a petitioner does not use counsel...

While the law differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, the best method is to file a petition seeking Court intervention. In New York, the Family...