Can I expect full custody from the court?

If this has been going on for two years and the court keeps dismissing your petitions, you really need to hire a local attorney to help you with...

You should not sign anything. If support is the major issue now, you can file a petition in Family Court to seek both child support and spousal...

How do I go about filing for divorce from my husband who lives in Jamaica where we got married from where I now reside in ny?

As long as you have been residing in New York State for at least a year, you can get a New York divorce. If there are no children or property to...

My ex was laid off and is going to now stay home instead of work and has asked to reduce support by half what usually happens

The court will likely impute his old income to him. He can't just quit his job to avoid child support. Alternatively, the court could impute the...

"Domestic partnership" is a legal term just like "marriage". In order to enter into a "domestic partner" you would have to file for it. See...

Is there anything I can do to stop the auction of my home set for June 13? I filed bankruptcy on the two mortgages back in 2009.

At this point the issue of predatory lending is moot since you either didn't answer the complaint or the issue was ruled on y a Judge. Once the...

Once the child is 21, there is no liability for child support, either back or forward. All child support is retroactive only to the date that a...

Can I get my money back on a deposit made on a boat and trailer?

It doesn't cost $3,081 to register a boat in NYS. The dealer needs to account for every penny of the money you put down. Also, if the boat is...

JJust got divorced my papers say to go back to maiden name I don't want the Hassel can I just keep my married name?

You have the right to resume the use of your former surname, but you don't have. It's' your choice.

The arrears don't go away just because your children are 21 so yes, technically you can go to jail. That doesn't mean you will, though. I suggest...