You can be legally separated but remain in the same home.

I need to lower my child support. My ex-wife has mutual funds/trust funds in her name for over 500k. Can't that be utilized?

Child support is based on the income of the parties but the assets of one party can be a factor if one party asks the court to deviate from the...

What do I do about dropping charges and what isy boyfriend facing

You should contact the ADA prosecuting the case and explain that you do not want to pursue the case but please understand that a dismissal is at...

I filed for divorce 8 months ago and have heard nothing from my ex's attorney since

If the other side won't voluntarily work towards a settlement then you need to file a Request for Judicial Intervention and a Request for...

If I were to file for full custody of my son, how would this process work? Is full custody awarded to a father very often?

Go to your county Family Court and file a petition requesting sole legal custody and sole residential custody. If you prevail, the court will...

I live in nyc. I separated from my husband on 9/24/15 just to give us a break from all the arguing. Can I go home?

Assuming that there is no order of protection or order granting your spouse exclusive use and occupancy of the home then you can return home. You...

How do I find out details on filed petitions in NY family court?

Unlike other courts, Family court records are confidential. If you are a party to the litigation, you can go to the family court clerk's office...

Consolidating cases between Brooklyn Family and supreme courts

You can explain the matter to the Support Magistrate who will then likely adjourn the family court case in anticipation of the matters being...

How do i view and print out already filed Stip of Discontinuance for nassau county supreme court case?

If it was e-filed then you may be able to view it on the NYS eCourts website. If it was not e-filed then you will have to go to the clerk's office...

How much is it to get a divorce?

If it is a simple uncontested divorce with a stipulation, your court fees will be approximately $350. The counsel fees cannot be estimated. The...