How can I get parental rights?

If you are on the birth certificate, you can go into Family Court, even if you were never married to the Mother. If you are not on the birth...

In NY, the Court of Appeals in a case called Bast v. Rosoff holds that the higher earner in a 50/50 custody split is deemed the non-custodial...

How to appeal a divorce?

As NY is a "No Fault" State, appealing the divorce itself is fruitless . However, the financial aspects of the case should have been resolved in...

Yes. The fact that the emergency application was denied does not end the process. You are entitled to a full hearing on the issue unless the court...

Yes. However the rules make that very unlikely. There must be actual bias. Decisions that go against you are not necessarily grounds for refusal. ...

During divorce proceedings, can the husband expect the wife to pay some of the bills and living expense?

Of course it depends on the income of each spouse. However, unless there is a serious disparity of income, it can be anticipated that there will be...

In NY, Should I talk to a Lawyer or a CPA first to come out of a Divorce with the max $ after 25+ years and a cheating wife.

While infidelity , in and of itself, is highly unlikely to net you any additional monies, the fact that your wife was cheating may be some evidence...

Can Non custodial parent relocate to area outside of distance specified in divorce agreement?

I take it that you are the custodial parent. If so, despite the agreement, it is likely that the court would allow him to move. The fact that he...

First, you are entitled to complete health records of your child. You should consider filing a petition in Family court .

In regards to my divorce, which was contested.

That would indicate that there are no further court appearances and that the case is resolved. However, that does not necessarily mean that the...