If a judge told my sister to do something in an open courtroom but is not in the transcript is it enforceable and if so can I do

No. Contempt requires a clear and unequivocal mandate of the Court. There's no way you'll be able to establish that under your facts presented.

Can a 15 year old move out if she is a mother?

No, at 15 your cousin is still a minor subject to her parents' custody.

I have sole physical and legal custody of my child. he has visitation rights. however i live in NY and one day plan on moving

I agree with Attorney Port. Have it drawn up correctly with the proper full acknowledgment.

My 11 year old son wants to come live with me. His mother called and said he can move this weekend.

Unless you've already discussed the topic of changing orders with your son's mother, you may be best off waiting a little while until after his...

Will I receive alimony?

It seems likely that you would get some degree of spousal support. However, you really need to consult in person with a local matrimonial...

A hearing was set but I was never served with the Motion

While you may be able to obtain an adjournment, your best bet would be to consult in person with a local family law attorney. Search on Avvo or...

You need an in-depth in person consultation with a divorce attorney. The short answer is that marital debts are subject to equitable distribution...

My divorce case was just restored on July 16,2013. For the first time since April 24,2013. So what is going to happen next?

On occasion mistakes are made in entering information on ecourts. If it was just filed in April and you heard nothing, it is unlikely that it was...

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Separation agreement stipulates that defendant husband maintain life insurance for plaintiff wife. Husband lets insurance lapse.

You can file an enforcement action and likely get an award for attorney fees for having to do so. Contact a local matrimonial attorney and bring...

Defendant husband lets life insurance lapse. Cannot reinstate life insurance because of new health issues Divorce final in2 mths

There is no set rule concerning life insurance. If you don't negotiate for it and it isn't covered in your stipulation of settlement, there isn't...