May I ask for a modification on child support after my ex-spouse's income more than doubled?
A review of the current order would be required but absent any language prohibiting it, you can bring a modification petition.
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A review of the current order would be required but absent any language prohibiting it, you can bring a modification petition.
In New York, the courts generally only award joint custody if the parties agree to it. With that said, you should re-post your question in the...
Call the Suffolk County Bar Association. They can put you in touch with a pro bono attorney.
Depending on the length of the document, it may be as cheap as $500 but will likely be a minimum of $1,000 because you are in Manhattan.
Your niece could be arrested and prosecuted for these acts.
Tell your grandmother to file a petition in family court for custody. Based on what you've described, it is very possible that she would win custody.
The lawyer you spoke to was correct. The best thing to do is to ask the court to dismiss the petition at the first appearance.
The father can request that the court maintains the same custody arrangement. The father is not required to file his own petition if he does not...
There is no legal mechanism to force the DA's office to convene a grand jury.
An attorney will require far more information in order to properly answer your question. If you reside in New York, you may want to file a...