If my wife and I divorced in Sept of 2012, can we still file jointly?

No, your status filing status is determined based on what your status is on December 31, 2012. If you were divorced in September 2012, then you...

You will not be able to sue your grandmother for the money that she received on your behalf. Even though that money was meant for your support, no...

Transfer home's title to wife after Chapter 7

When you modified the mortgage, did you sign the modification agreement and new mortgage? If you did, that means that you are obligated under the...

If married for 27 years and then divorce would my spouse be entitled to half of what I've currently earned in my pension or all

In New York, the law is that all forms of retirement plans, whether called pensions, 401ks, IRAs, profit sharing plans, or any other name, which...

How to make visitation schedule en-forcible by police ?

Typically, the agreement would say that the fathers first weekend will commence on a specific date and then alternating thereafter. The police...

Is this even a legal means to open a CPS case against me?

If CPS opened a case it is because they are concerned for the safety of your child. The fact that the father's mail comes to your house, is a...

During divorce proceedings, my husband terminated our health insurance. What are the consequences and what should I do?

Once an action for divorce is filed, there are automatic orders in place, one of which, requires that the spouse carrying health insurance continue...

No fault divorce

You haven't indicated what, if any issues, need to be addressed. If you have issues with custody, support and property distribution, then your...

I need some advice. I am the maternal grandmother of my soon to be 6 yr old granddaughter. I am fighting for custody.

The biological father has superior rights of custody over a non-parent, so the court can, and will , typically give the father/mother the child...

Can NY State child support clean out a checking & savings account if the money is from survivors benefits.

The child support collection unit has broad discretionary power and they can seize tax refunds, suspend your drivers license and seize funds. You...