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Can I lose my kids if i had a citation for possession of marijuana when they were not present and the judge dropped the charge?
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Answered on January 13, 2019
Your ex is going to have to show a substantial change of circumstances that warrants a change in custody as in the children's best interest. Since...
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I married to a US citizen, for 3years now. I never file any papers to adjust my status.. Now she wants to divorce me..
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Answered on January 13, 2019
Whether you will receive spousal maintenance (alimony) depends on your respective levels of income. New York has a spousal maintenance statute...
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Can custodial parent allow child to not go to non-custodial visits frequently, because child misses them/home?
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Answered on January 04, 2019
You should file an enforcement petition with Family Court and seek an explicit directive that the mother not interfere with your fiancé's parenting...
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What can i do?
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Answered on January 02, 2019
The proper way to proceed is to file for divorce and then make a motion for permission to "serve" your spouse by publication. He can hide, but...
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Does my almost 15 year old daughter have the choice to reside with me?
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Answered on January 01, 2019
Since your daughter has been living primarily with you, this is simply about school district. Have you tried getting her father to consent to the...
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Does joint custody mean the same as 50/50 custody? What is his obligation?
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Answered on December 12, 2018
Joint custody means joint decision making. It has absolutely nothing to do with parenting time. Parenting time is specifically delineated. Here,...
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Child Support Petition Violation of failure to pay child support.
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Answered on December 11, 2018
It would likely be helpful for you to consult with an attorney to determine whether you have admissible evidence that he is working. Knowing that...
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How can I get a divorce from someone I haven't seen or spoke to in over 18 years?
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Answered on December 11, 2018
You have options. The easiest is to try to track him down, via family, friends or the internet and ask if he will sign papers consenting to a...
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What can my cousin do?
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Answered on December 06, 2018
Your cousin has two options. He can hire a PI to find her and the child and then file for full custody or he can let her pick him up asap and when...
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Can a signed modification agreement between both parents update a current custody order?
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Answered on December 02, 2018
Family Court cannot enforce an agreement. That means that you need an order modifying the prior order for it to be enforceable. However, it is...
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