No. You are legally separated if you sign a Separation agreement or are adjudicated separated by the Supreme Court. Family Court can order you to...

I have been married in NYS since 2001. In 2012 my husband had a questionable affair, I had no real proof

You would be able to get a divorce under the no fault grounds but his alleged adultery is irrelevant to financial matters. Support is based on...

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I owe arrears to my mother who was the guardian for my son for 13 years. I have been paying arrears to the child support.

I am not sure I totally understand your question. The child support is being paid by the child support collection unit but being paid to DSS for...

It is impossible to say what will happen with such limited information. The court will do what is in the best interests of the child. The Judge...

I'm involved in a false allegation against me with CPS, words twisted and lies were said. can CPS take my child? Can I sue CPS?

CPS has the duty to investigate and either they will have a finding of indicated or not indicated. If it is indicated you can demand an...

A contempt petition must have language that warns the Respondent that he can go to jail. A violation petition merely gets you a money judgment that...

I'm separated over 17 years. i started divorce papers 3 years ago and never finished.

Not going through a lawyer is your first mistake. If you want it done correctly have a professional do it. If it is truly uncontested (he will...

22 year marriage- husband took a job for less $. Bought car after divorce commenced & furniture is that allowed?

If he takes a job for less the court can impute income based on the capacity he is able to earn. If the less paying job is the only one available...

If a son borrows money from his parent, but dies before the parent, must the grandchildren repay it?

The grandchildren are not personally liable for the debt. The estate may be liable for the debt prior to paying any inheritance.

What can I expect in court for a child custody case?

You have an attorney and that is who you should be getting your advice from. He/She knows your case better than anyone on this forum. How long or...