I filed a petition for custody of my Godchildren who were placed in foster care a couple of months ago.

I don't think that you will be able to get custody. I would speak to DSS and see if the children could temporarily be placed with you, but you may...

If the case is still pending, you can request counsel fees, but you would have to prevail prevail on the issue that you are litigating. If your...

Divorce trial

When the divorce action was filed, at the very first conference you had with a judge, you were probably given a scheduling order indicating when...

Can I file for a legal separation in New York?

File for divorce in NY, the fact that you were in Florida for 4 weeks and changed your license to Florida will not make you a resident of NY. You...

Trial

Perhaps the attorney is not convinced that he will lose. It could also mean that the client is not interested in settling and so the attorney has...

File a petition seeking a downward modification of child support based on the facts you cite in your question. You will need medical documentation...

I was served divorce papers claiming cruel & inhumane treatment DRL 170 (1). This is bogus, what next?

You can't file for a default on that basis. Even though your spouse filed for divorce, that does not prevent you from filing for divorce yourself,...

MADE A WILL IN THE EIGHTIES AND CAN NOT FIND IT

You should just hire an attorney and have the Will redone. In that Will, you will revoke all prior Wills.

Can I relocate with my 7 year old child to N.J. if I have a joint custody? Would my case be stronger if I was married already?

I think I know the attorney that you are referring to. I can’t imagine that those set of facts apply to more than one person. In any event, the...

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