New York is a no-fault divorce state, and so nothing prevents you from obtaining a divorce from your husband. The domestic violence history in your...

New York is an Equitable Distribution State. While it is not guaranteed that a Court will divide your marital assets and debts equally, in many...

I don't think you've got enough here for a violation if there have been only three occasions of dropping off/picking up the child on time, or...

Can I marry my fiance who is in Warren County Jail (New York) if we have an unwanted restraining order in place right now?

Wait. Do not jump into marrying him. You just filed charges against him. You have a OOP. Technically, if you see each other, it is a violation...

My ex attorney just filed with courts to object service for qualified domestic relations order

Your ex's attorney may have contacted the court, requesting that the Judge not sign the QDRO because he objects to a certain stipulation in your...

What will happen if the parents don't show up for court in a custody hearing that I have filed against them both?

Ask the Judge for a ruling in your favor. They will have defaulted if they do not show up for the Hearing.

How do I legally make my ex-husband take our child so that I can go on vacation without him/her, in NYC?

If you have a parenting schedule that your ex-husband is not following you can file a violation petition. Otherwise, you're stuck.

Ny state statute of limitations child abandoment

I don't know if you have standing to bring a claim of child abandonment. If your mother no longer has custody of you then you will not.

I want to file for divorce do I have to pay her alimony?

I suggest consulting with an attorney. It is possible that you will have to pay spousal maintenance. However, given the factors that are...

Divorce decree

The Court should send you a copy of the signed Divorce Decree. The timing varies. If you do not receive a signed decree within a month or so, I...