First, NY has jurisdiction. Second, you are entitled to child support if you and the father no longer live together. Third, why would you file for...

Can my son get is citizenship from his stepdad at age 19?

This is nit a Family Law question. Please re-post in the immigration law forum.

Have your attorney file for a preliminary conference. Nothing can force a person to sign an agreement, but sometimes going in front of a judge...

In NY does the husband always pay alimony in divorce?

You have way too many important questions to answer ib this forum. In general, the husband does not always pay support, but the monied spouse...

I received a copy of my judgement of divorce and everything that was agreed upon on stip is not on there

The Judgment does not have to spell out everything on the Stipulation since the Stipulation is normally made a part of the Judgment.

How many years so I have to wait to claim bankruptcy again?

You have to wait 8 years before filing a second Chapter 7. You can file a Chapter 13 but you will have to pay back some of ypur debt. Speak to a...

You should repost this in the Medical Malpractice area. This is not a Family Law question.

A grandparent has a statutory right, under the Family Court Act, to petition for visitation rights. However, a grandparent does not have a right to...

My ex wife has petitioned the court for my son's name to change. What are my chances?

It is very difficult, and nearly impossible, to have a name change for a minor without both birth parent's approval.

What bills am I legally obligated to pay while going through my divorce process?

Start the divorce case as soon as possible. The court will determine who pays what. The sooner you get it started the sooner you can move on. ...