Under § 255.17 of the NY Penal law, technically, adultery is a crime but there is no way your husband will be prosecuted for adultery. Adultery...

You can file a Family Offense Petition against your ex in Family Court and seek to obtain an order of protection (restraining order). You can also...

Do I have to go to court for child support if it's not against me?

The Department of Social Services has a right to bring a support petition on behalf of anyone in receipt of public assistance. The money they...

NY/ State Divorce action: how is the payment of attorney fees calculated ?

The statute (NY DRL 237) says that an award of counsel fees (and additional costs such as experts, etc) is "in the court's discretion [as] justice...

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Can I cancel child support for my father that he owes if im 19 and have a 7 month old daughter?

In this situation, it would be your father's responsibility to bring a petition to modify / terminate the child support. It seems that he would...

It is impossible to evaluate a plea without far more information. Variables such as the judge, the county, the strength of the case, etc will all...

Can a marriage of 3 mths be anulled in nyc for abandonment?

Unfortunately, none of that can be grounds for an annulment. Your best option is to simply seek a divorce - perhaps irretrievable breakdown...

Whose right?

The two gentlemen above are technically correct but if your husband is willing to sign a document known as an Affidavit of Defendant where he'll...

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My daughter is 18 and pregnant lives with me, does her dad still pay support

The father cannot terminate his support without a court order. He would have to petition the court to have your daughter deemed emancipated in...

My ex husband was abusive to me. He gave me sole custody. Can I remove his visitation rights?

It is not too late to seek a restraining order (technically known as an Order of Protection). If you are in fear of your ex-husband then I would...