If your divorce specifies you have joint custody then she is in violation of the order and can be held in contempt. The problem is the court will...

Birth certificate

If the mother cooperates it is a simple matter of filing an amended birth certificate. If she does not cooperate he will need to file a Paternity...

I am (pr) approve for mortgage and have a 0.4 mil judgment. Can I file bankruptcy after closing to avoid lien against property?

The lien automatically attaches once you own the property. You could move to avoid the lien in a bankruptcy as long as there is not enough equity...

Child support is going through the enforcement agency, but now he is just going to pay me direct. how do I go about this?

Do you want it to be paid to you directly? If so, go to the Child Support office in Ronkonkoma and have them terminate the income execution.

What is the New York state law that makes a parent responsible for their 13 year old child offense which are malicious.

This is a personal injury question and not Family. Please repost in that forum to get better advice on handling personal injury lawsuits.

Is there a way I can document my daughter being left home alone that would be admitted in court?

You can notify the police and ask them to check up on her but that could open up a can of worms. Child Protection might be called. You should...

Judgments are filed in the County Clerk's office. Depending on the language in the order you would likely file it in Nassau County in Mineola. ...

Does my sister need a family lawyer?

Steroids are drugs. If he is "shooting up" recreationally then he could turn violent. Your sister need to find an attorney immediately.

How can i get my x-wife to sign over the deed to my home as it is ordered in the judgment of divorce of 2011.

If she is willfully refusing to abide by the stipulation, the court can hold her in contempt and even threaten jail time. The court can appoint you...

Counsel fees for broke spouse

It depends on your respective incomes. The presumption is that the "monied" spouse may be required to pay the counsel fees of the on-monied spouse.