You do not need to leave your home. If you are not on the lease, your boyfriend can commence an eviction against you, but presently the courts are...

Hello. How long does it takes to get a divorce in this time? Any delays due to Coronavirus in New York?

You should check with your local county clerk. However, due to an administrative order of the chief judge, County Clerks are not even accepting...

Divorce Settlement Oppositions

Yes. The judge can likely sign a judgment based upon an oral stipulation placed on the record. In most cases, an oral stipulation on the record is...

Would I be able to call the police on my sister?

In addition to contacting law enforcement, the Family Court is still hearing cases in most counties regarding family offenses (domestic violence...

Your instinct to follow the order as written is not a bad one. You would be absolutely fine to state that you want to follow the order as written. ...

The court is still open for emergency applications and family offense Petitions. Each court is interpreting the directives regarding closure...

Family court

He is your child's father, and it sounds as though for years you have raised your daughter to know him as her father despite his shortcomings. I...

Do I haveany rights in a domestic violence shelter?

I do not know if you (or other residents) might have access to grant funds that your shelter has. The allocation of that funding could be earmarked...

If my ex responsible for helping in getting our daughter to college ?

If your Order or Decree is silent on the issue of college contribution, you can Petition the Family Court in the County where you reside to seek...

My original child support order is from Fairfax Virginia. Can I have it reduced.

I recommend that you consult with a licensed family court attorney in Virginia. In New York State, child support terminates at age 21, unless an...