Hi my name is Eleanor i am married do I need my husband approval to take my kids to see my dad my dad lives in Pennsylvania

Unless there is a written agreement or stipulation, or an order from the court there is no legal restriction from you visiting your father out of...

What is the distance I am able to move

This depends usually on the wording of the agreement. we often use terms such as x miles, or we might say "Long Island", or Metro NY etc. If none...

If a spouse files for divorce against a permanently disabled spouse (due to accident Plaintiff caused), what type of entitlement

You need to speak to a matrimonial attorney to get that answer. There are many factors involving income and assets that need to be explored.

My wife filed a motion for medical expenses for the kids without even asking me first, can she do that?

If there is no current court order regarding the payment of healthcare expenses she can certainly file for one. If there is an order and she is...

Our daughter filed for divorce. Her husband wion't agree to anything to start the process. What can she do?

What can she do? Hire an experienced matrimonial attorney and proceed with the divorce. You can not force somebody to agree to anything.

Can I file a petition for custody even if I live in the same house as my estranged husband?

If you and your husband "reside together" the assumption is that you share custody. You have to make an argument that he is not residing with you....

Does bankruptcy remove tax debt?

Generally tax debts are not dischargeable. The exception is if the tax authority has not contacted you about the debt in more than 3 years it...

My ex is not following a court order to pay child support...I went to Family court in Central Islip NY in February 2014, l

Which court do you have on 5/6, Family or Supreme? You can ask the judge to order the support go through CSEB. If you are in the divorce case they...

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Where do I start if my wife and I want to get and uncontested divorce in Nassau County, New York?

Download the packet from the court website. Omit those forms for child support. Modify the forms eliminating references to those things not...

Does hiring a lawyer make a difference when it comes to the waiting period for an uncontested divorce? Than filing ourselves?

There is no difference in the waiting once correct papers are filed. The problem lies in the paperwork. Uncontested divorces, particularly if...