Unless it's necessary to protect persons or property, you should strongly consider consulting with a matrimonial attorney prior to vacating the...

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Can you change a custody petition after it's been filed with probation and it hasn't been served yet?

Did you file the petition with the Family Court? If so, you can file an amended petition with the Court. Simply write the words "amended petition"...

Child Support Question / NYS

It's difficult to answer this question without knowing more about the situation. For example, was the child support obligation reduced to written...

Can I emancipate my 18 yr old son and stop paying child support if he chooses not to have any relationship or contact with me?

New York recognizes "constructive emancipation." Under this legal theory, the non-custodial parent's child support obligation may be eliminated if...

By definition, adultry is a crime in New York (it is a misdemeanor). However, to my knowledge, the State has not prosecuted against anyone for...

Can I appeal a settlement in a divorce case?

As a general rule, you must have been "grieved" in order to file an appeal. Here, you consented to the settlement. As a consequence, you are not...