The judge in family court had a sheriff serve my sister a family offense petition summons. How do I know if it was served. and

You need to check with the Family Court clerk.

My son is turning 21 in a few months. about a year ago he stopped returning my calls and stopped returning my calls.

The court will never deny you the right to pay in court but if you do not pay all that is owed the case will continue. However you may be able to...

Violating a support order

You should go to the Nassau Family Court and file for a violation and contempt petition immediately. If you wait for CSEA to do it it could take...

Can I petition for a step-child to come to this country even if her biological father is here illegally?

You need to post this on the immigration practice area.

Does California have the same law as NY in terms of allowing health benefits for spouses to continue under legal separation?

Not sure why you are posting this for a third time in the NY Divorce forum. Here is my previous answers. "You should probably ask a CA attorney,...

Does California have the same law as NY in terms of allowing health benefits for spouses to continue under legal separation?

You should probably ask a CA attorney, but I can tell you that under Federal law (ERISA), you can not legally be on his insurance (and vice-versa)...

Does California have the same law as NY in terms of allowing health benefits for spouses to continue under legal separation?

You should probably ask a CA attorney, but I can tell you that under Federal law (ERISA), you can not legally be on his insurance (and vice-versa)...

If an order to show cause was served upon me over 8 months ago& I was never allowed to present that cause(s, )what can I do?

It seems you have "appeared" in the case as you have been appointed an attorney. An Order To Show Cause in Family Court is a way of starting a...

Is legal assistance for me (no assets) in divorce case?

You can not get a court appointed attorney in a divorce case. You may try to get a pro-bono attorney from the Suffolk County Bar Association or you...

Summonses for child support are served by mail. A summons for custody, visitation and other actions are attempted by mail. However if the...