Maternal Parent Rights

If you are going to establish paternity and ask for child support, the father has the right to have your son have his last name. Your son will...

I bought a 14k necklace from Macy's about a year ago and found out it is not 14k. What are my options?

Go to the store and speak to customer service first, they may actually surprise you and try and resolve it before going to Small Claims Court. The...

My husband defaulted on a stipulation of settlement. How long do you have to place a judgment against the estate.

If your Stipulation provides for attorney's fees on default you can request them for the breach of the Stipulation. You will need to hire an...

The fact that he has not utilized visitation does not make it ok for you to refuse visitation when he does want it. Unless you can show that it is...

Can a local Bar Association or Grievance Committee help resolve a dispute with an unethical attorney?

While the Grievance Committee can discipline attorneys with different types of sanctions that are either public or private, they will not sue or...

What can I do to help my son?

I agree with Mr. Zaskavsky and Lebowitz. You should consult with a matrimonial attorney as soon as possible because this problem does not sound...

Is there a lawyer data base for lost wills in New York?

None that I have ever heard of. Usually the best bet is to try and see if there any records, checks or anything else from or to an attorney to try...

Getting custody of my kids

You will need to file a modification request based upon a change in circumstances. Not so easy since the ink is not even on your final divorce...

If a father signs away his paternal rights on a 20 month old, does he still have to pay child support?

In this situation, he can't sign away his rights and absolve himself of child support without the mother's consent. The court will not do it just...

Where can I find a lawyer that will help in a child custody case if legal aid says I make too much? I am financially strapped

Call your local bar association. They may have programs for a pro bono (free) attorney or a modest means panel where attorneys will handle cases...