What should I do?

You can apply for a formal custody order if you wish but being the birth mother, verified on the birth certificate, is basically all that you need....

Please provide the Court that it is returnable in and some more details. He's obviously incarcerated but for how long and what for?

HHow many time your violation does it take before a person losses their kids?

There is no hard rule as to how many violations. It is evaluated on a case by case basis considering what the violation are for.

Can I file for an order of protection in new York if my girlfriends ex husband keeps sending harrasing text messages and damaged

A criminal Order of Protection is your only option and that will happen only if the detectives believe that he is harassing you.

Can spousal maintenance be ordered after a very long separation?

No attorney should guide a pro se party to caselaw, etc. This forum is intended for basic information. For your purposes and the issues you face,...

Do I have any rights as a mother?

In essence, you are asking if you have a chance at success. That answer is yes, but nothing is guaranteed. What you need to consider is that it...

The information from Mr. Schwartz is correct. When a spouse cannot be located, many attorneys refer to the process as a "due diligence process...

Can I search for a marriage license that's not mine in New York?

Marriage licenses are not readily available to attorneys. You will have to inquire with a county clerk to address how to get the answer to your...

What to do over jewelry that won't be given back?

Proving ownership of jewelry is next to impossible. Sadly, this is an uphill battle.

The party receiving the support would file an application to modify or terminate the support. Depending upon how it plays out, the Order can be...