Received a summons to appear in family court. If I pay the child support arrears does that stop the court action?

You will need to appear in court but the petition will likely be dismissed at that first appearance.

What should I do?

Hire a private investigator to confirm what your son has claimed. File petitions alleging violations of the order and seeking to modify the order.

Is it possible for the custodial parent to have the non-custodial patent sign away their rights?

New York doesn't allow for one party to sign away their rights except in cases of (1) adoption or a (2) termination of parental rights flowing from...

Can my ex remarry before divorce?

No, he can't. That's bigamy. It's a crime.

Looking for a divorce decree?

If your case was decided by Nassau County Supreme Court, you can go to the clerk's office on Old Country Road to obtain copies of your file.

What do I do if my ex is refusing to pay his child support order? I contacted the enforcement. His license is already suspended

File a violation petition in family court and ask for his incarceration. He will not be incarcerated unless you file such an application.

The Suffolk uncontested clerk has a backlog of approximately 6 to 7 months at this point. If your uncontested packet was submitted in April of...

How do I dismiss a temporary Order of Protection?

You can send a letter formally withdrawing the petition and asking that the temporary order be dismissed.

What are my options as pro se petitioner when beneficiary refuses service of petition?

Hire a process server. You may wish to use this site - http://napps.org/

Usually, can junior attorneys at large employment law firms charge smaller fees than the senior members of the same firm?

While associates / junior attorneys may be billed at a lesser rate, they usually do not have the authority to determine their billing rate.