Hello sir/madam, Today was the first attempt by someone to serve me divorce papers by my husband and i was unavailable.

You should not avoid service. Not wanting a divorce is an issue that can be discussed with your attorney after you have been served. Accept...

What can i do to change my childs name without the consent from her father because her father is a abusive criminal.

You cannot do that without express permission from him... obviously you have issues with this guy, but did you ever think that your child may WANT...

Does a Modification of support have precident over the original Divorce Decree?

You use the word "decree" as opposed to "agreement" so I must then advise that the subsueqent decree / order / judgment takes priority over the...

Is there anyway I can somehow get joint legal custody?

In New York, once you have to "challenge" the other parent for custody, you have contested custody and unless the parties agree to joint legal...

What are my legal rights as far as paying for daycare when i am unemployed and can take care of my kids instead of a sitter?

When you bring your modification petition, make your request to provide child care in lieu of paying of third party part of the petition. Unless...

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MY DAUGHTER IS DIVORCED LIVES NY STATE AND HAS CUSTODY. FATHER GETS DINNER VISITATION AND WANTS THEM WHEN HE WANTS.

I do NOT agree with counsel's recommendation that you basically "butt out"... you are the grandma and you are seeing your daughter be intidated by...

Married 23 yrs am I entitled to husbands tax free pension and ss disability ..2 kids in college 1 starting H.S we own a home

The portion of your husband's pension benefits are presumptively marital property subject to equitable distribution upon dissolution of your...

Can I hire a new Attorney to file for judgement of divorce?

Go retain another attorney. That attorney will send a "consent to change attorney" form for the old attorney to sign and send back to the new one...

I have a daughter and her mother is planning on moving to Seattle,WA but we all live in NY now can she do that??

Frankly, the mother can move anywhere she pleases; the question is whether she can take your daughter with her or not!! This depends on many facts...

Which is better for you, to be served divorce papers or to have them served to your spouse?

There are sometimes strategic advantages to being the Plaintiff (the one who files) as opposed to the Defendant. However, as to ultimate results...