What does this phrase mean in plain English?

The Defendant is seeking to enforce a clause that requires arbitration to resolve disputes rather that a traditional lawsuit in court.

Could my kids get back child support 24-23years old

If there was a court order or written agreement for child support then you should file an enforcement petition. If there was never an order or...

How can you have joint custody when the parents dont communicate to each other?

Parents that have significant "acrimony" or who refuse to have joint custody will have an end result of sole custody with one parent and parenting...

Can you put your divorce lawyers fees on your bankruptcy in New York State?

You can put past due fees in your filing, but obviously the attorney will no longer due any work for you and will not be a resource for you in the...

I filed for uncontested divorce and purchased the Index No. 6 years ago, but did not proceed any further. Can I file a new case

Most likely you will need to purchase a new index number as the case has been abandoned. If it is abandoned or has been dismissed then there is no...

I have been separated for over 7 years never paid my wife maintenance and now she wants it. Will I have to Pay?

Assuming that you do not have a written separation agreement where maintenance was waived, yes she can ask but that does not mean she will get it. ...

I think he will have an uphill climb to regain custody of his son if he"temporarily" consents to the transfer. Children are not possessions that...

You can file for sole custody. If the father pays his child support but does not visit the child, the child is not "abandoned" and unless you...

Interesting question, I have not had this situation before with great grandparents petitioning. I would think (without researching) that the...

Wife going to cps and family court can they ask me to leave with a order of protection

If your wife files for an Order of Protection and alleges Domestic Violence and multiple police calls to the house, it is quite likely that she can...