I have never heard of leaving papers on a parked car. Family court summons can be served by leaving it on your door and then following it with a...

A lot depends on the grounds for divorce and jurisdiction. In NY, to get a No-Fault divorce you need to show that the marriage is irretrievably...

I want to know if I can keep my engagement ring in the state of NY

If the gift of the ring was predicated on you marrying him, then you must give it back if you do not marry him.

Can I get a copy of my ex husbands will if we have a hild in common? He just passed 2 wks ago.

It depends on where he died. If he had a will, and it was probated, and he died in New York State. it will be filed in the Surrogates Court of the...

In Family Court, there is no automati9c right to discovery. You must seek the court's permission to conduct discovery. Interrogatories are not...

What to bring to court?

Relocation petitions are very tricky and complicated. You need to demonstrate that the move would be in children's best interests, not just yours....

How to get Sole custody of my three children?

You need to file a relocation petition in family court. You will need to demonstrate how relocating would be beneficial for the children. This can...

Can I file a petition for relocation in another county if we've been here for only three months?

New York State clearly has jurisdiction but which county to file has to do with venue. The rules regarding venue are much less strict. Technically...

A pre-nup is a contract. It is enforceable. If you sign it with the expectation it will be changed, and he refuses to change it, you are obligated...

If a child is in NY State custody can DSS request a paternity​ test w/out​ the mother's consent?

Since the child is in foster care you lost the rights of guardianship and DSS has the right. The father has certain financial obligations to the...