Can I file a for harassment if I have full custody of my child and my soon to be ex won't stop calling or texting?

If this individual contacts you multiple times on a regular basis, and the conduct serves no legitimate purpose, you can file harassment charges in...

How can i find out who last had custody of me?

You should check with the supreme court and/or family court where the action occurred. The clerk of that court should be able to provide you with...

I’ve been married 15 months can I get maintenance support

Pursuant to the maintenance statute, it is unlikely that you will receive maintenance for a marriage of such short duration. Your income is...

I have Full physical custody and Joint Legal custody, can I change school districts?

If your stipulation of settlement precludes you from changing school districts with the consent of the other parent, or if there is a radius...

I’m in New York State, how many times can a person come to get their stuff when there’s a stay away order of Protection?

Generally , the order provides that the police or a representative will escort the individual once, to retrieve personal property.

What can my cousin do?

If paternity has been established and the father has joint custody, he can file a writ in the proper family court seeking the production of the...

Can I change my child's last name without ex's permission?

Any proceeding to change a surname, must be on notice to the other parent.

Who is considered a distributee in NY?

If your late husband died without a will, you will have to be named as administratrix. If he died with a will, the executor will be in charge of...

I have sole legal and physical custody of my daughter for 4 years. now the mother has petitioned me to show cause w/ false

This is a matter of grave importance. If the allegations are false, you should prevail. However, I strongly urge you to meet with an attorney to...

If there is a court order mandating you to pay your pro-rata share of child care expenses, and you failed to comply, a violation petition can be...