Can i move out of my parents house at 17?

Yes, you can leave your parent's home at the age of 17 without being emancipated. However, if you leave home without parental consent and without...

How will divorce affect disability/spousal support/health ins. after husband left after (just shy of) 24yr marriage?

You will want your attorney to request lifetime maintenance and counsel fees. Keep in mind, that any maintenance that you recieve from your...

Can anyone clarify this law? http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/new-york/ny-laws/ny_domestic_relations_law_175

That section of the DRL refers to the legitimacy of children. Under that section, if the action for divorce is brought by your wife, it means that...

Are there any legal repercussions for a 25 year old male dating and having sexual relations with a 17 year old girl in New York?

It is nice to see that you are concerned about your brother. The age of consent is 17. Let's hope that he didn't start dating her and having sex...

Hope this doesn't sound crazy but my husband deserted me and our 3 year old son 35 yrs ago. Can I get back child support?

You are only entitled to receive child support retroactive to the date that you file a petition seeking child support. I assume by your question,...

You should consult an immigration attorney.

Can the courts order a child not to call someone Mom?

Unfortunately, the courts can have input on that issue. What happened when she brought it up years ago? Did the court issue an order? How did...

Custody battle

If paternity is established through a family court filing or if your husband signs an acknowledgment of paternity at the time of the child's birth,...

DO I need my ex's permission or signature to sign my son up for Tball?

Technically yes, but from a practical prospective no. So long as the enrollment in Tball does not interfer withher parenting time, she will be...

Child support case worker is a relative by marriage with my ex? Is this illegal and/or conflict of interest? What's my rights?

If orders were issued in your case based upon a default, meaning you failure to appear, you can move to vacate the default if you do so within one...