Divorce, Annulment what option is best??

There is a common misconception among lay persons and some attorneys that annulments are a choice... easy to obtain. NO! You got married and are...

Unfair signed & notarized settlement/divorce agreement prior to divorce filing

You may not contact the justice yourself. You have entered into an enforceable contract. That is unfortunate, however, the contract stands, at...

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Are conversations between a child and appointed law guardian confidential and ethically cannot

The law guardian is actually the "attorney for the child" and attorney / client privilege extends to that relationship. So no, at least from the...

Should I try to find another divorce attorney?

Nothing is more offensive to me than an attorney who ignores his client. In my opinion, attorneys who practice in our field should know that...

What you are seeking is to annul your marriage and that may be possible. Fraud is generally the basis for such an action and the facts and...

NY - Counterpetition for Divorce?

In New York, in the present pending action you described, your husband is termed the Plaintiff and you the Defendant. You may assert a...

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A Family Court Judge made a temporary change in custody without a full hearing, only based on my ex-'s testimony and only

It is probable that the Judge made her decision on what she discerned to be an immediate need for the child's best interest, sometimes erring on...

Can conditions be assigned to alimony in divorce decree?

Generally, the payor spouse for child support or spousal maintenance cannot dictate how the payee spouse spends or otherwise utulizes the funds. ...

I am still married.but my spouse is living with someone else.Under theNYS law.are we stll married or consider divorced/sep.?

Unless and until you or he alters the marital relationship through divorce, legal separation, a separation agreement or annulment, you are as...

Ex wife wants to take me to court to adjust child support beyond what divorce decree states

In October 2010, the laws in New York changed which could impact your facts and circumstances. Please seek a consultation with a matriimonial...