Assuming the job search you conducted was in the NY metro area before you looked elsewhere, it appears that you have a good case for downward...

Can I move out with my daughter out of state since I have a full custody of her and her father has only visitations?

Relocation is never an easy case, especially with a young child whose preference (if any) will be given little weight. Although the standard the...

If I have sole custody in NYS is my ex entitled to use our child as a deduction on his taxes?

If you have residential custody of your child, and your court order says nothing about the tax exemption, then you are entitled to claim the...

After a long bitter divorce, my wife and I entered into a stipulation in Supreme Court, which was signed by both of us and the

It depends whether the judge has signed the judgment of divorce yet. If not, then your only recourse is Supreme Court. Also, until you have a...

I am getting an uncontested divorce. Paper's are signed. I do not work is my husband still responsible to help support me?

I'm guessing you did not read the papers you signed. Many people who do not use attorneys make the mistake of letting their spouse do the paper...

If the forensic psychologist will be testifying, I expect there must be some disagreement between the parties regarding his conclusions. In the...

The various judicial departments in NYS have different rules concerning disclosure of medical records. In the Second Department which covers...

Absolutely. You can hold your ex-wife in contempt of court for violating your court-ordered joint custody rights. Depending on the circumstances,...

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In New York State an application to vacate a default order or judgment must be brought within one year of the default. You must demonstrate a...

Can i file a relocation petition

Relocation cases are the most complicated and difficult to win of the custody cases. The outcome of the case is very fact sensitive and can depend...