A formal order modifying custody is not required. Be aware that if your appearance is before the the child actually moves in, the Court may...

Contact a Suffolk County divorce attorney for representation. My office can assist you. Any assets transferred with the purpose of avoiding...

If the court issued an order granting you the right to relocate to Florida, your ex cannot now say otherwise.

A Family Court matter is a Special Proceeding. Under CPLR § 408, disclosure generally requires "leave" or permission of the court.

The first step is to retain an investigator to conduct proper searches and document your attempts to locate the Defendant. If Defendant cannot be...

The best way to determine whether you need to change counsel is to have a consultation with a local attorney familiar with your judge / referee, as...

If the order is silent on the matter then you are not obligated to schedule appointments based upon the father's availability. With that said, the...

You have no financial liability for the grandchild. If your daughter obtains certain forms of public assistance for herself, you may be liable for...

If I receive an inheritance, is my husband eligible for any of it?

Inheritance is "separate property" under the Domestic Relations Law which means that it is not subject to distribution in a divorce. It is...

When is Extecitive orders of limitations by Gov. cumo in nassau county over?

The current executive orders do not prevent you from commencing your action or serving papers. Instead, the orders prevent the courts from taking...