New York doesn't provide attorneys with a typical "license." New York attorneys receive a large shingle from the appellate division after they are...

Does a filing for a divorce in 2014 stay a current child support case with an order dating back to 2012

The divorce will not stay the child support case. If you inform the judges that both cases are active, it is likely that they will be consolidated.

Can a father stop an adoption? I have a family to adopt my baby and fell its for the best. can he stop the adoption?

You will have to serve him with notice of the adoption. If he appears and objects to the adoption, it is very likely that the court will not grant...

What rights as a father i have

Go to your local family court immediately and file a petition for paternity and for custody.

Is there any waiting time to commence an uncontested divorce

If the prior divorce was discontinued, you will need to file a new summons and purchase a new index number to start the case but there is no...

This is one question I fear of asking. My ex and I are unmarried and have a child. God fobid She Passes away....

As the birthparent, you have superior rights to those of the maternal grandparents.

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Can you explain what the purpose of a post-nuptial agreement is? When should it be done -after the

A post-nuptial agreement can be executed after the wedding or at the time of separation. It can serve many purposes such as establishing marital /...

My divorce agreement states that my child support can be reduced if my income decreases by 15 percent, I can file to lessen it

The best way is to retain a lawyer but if that is not feasible, you can either file a petition for a downward modification in family court or bring...

Yes. Depending on the nature of the case and the strength of the evidence, it may be very likely that a case will settle prior to depositions.

Divorce - Wife wont accept service

The next step is see if the process server can serve your wife - perhaps at some other location. If service cannot be effectuated, you will need...