It does not sound as the child is emancipated and just because they reside with the maternal grandmother does not mean the mother is not providing...

How do I revoke my child's father's rights that were granted about 4 years ago?

There is no vehicle to terminate the fathers rights because he is not adhering to his parenting plan or contact with the child. If charged with a...

Can you go straight to appellate court when appealing a magistrates decision or does it have to go to the Judge 1st thenappelate

You must file objections first. you generally have 30 days to do such. After a family court judge rules you will be able to go to the appellate...

Buying house without spouse in NY state?

Generally anything acquired during a marriage is considered marital property. However, money from sepearate accounts that has not been comingled,...

I am16 Can my mother file an order protection against me for my little sister

Your mother can file and receive an ex-parte (one sided) order of protection on behalf of your younger sister. If she does, you would be served...

I have a will prepared. I need someone to notarize it. I haven't been successful in finding.?

First, legal zoom generally is not a substitute for legal representation or even whether the documents meet your needs. You should always seek...

What happens if my spouse served w/papers but not responded. Later she hires a lawyer and files against me contesting the divorc

If she can demomnstrate good cause as to why she did not respond and there was a default judgment entered, it may be vacated. Not sure exactly of...

Am i still married?

If you are married and no longer want to be, then yes, you need to get a divorce.

Can a retired NYC teacher use her TDA to cover lawyer costs in a divorce?

Once a divorce action is filed there are automatic orders in place to ensure that neither party wastes a marital asset, of which a pension...

The support magistrate will determine the income of the parties using a Financial Disclosure Affidavit, tax returns and any other documents that...