Is there a way to retain my legal right for custody of my children without going through a formal custody process?

The only legal way to ensure custody is to file a petition for custody in Family Court. Although you can reach an agreement on your own, if it is...

Does 2 consecutive weeks mean that my ex can use my access weekend during their 2 weeks for holidays?

It probably does. Holiday and vacation schedules usually supersede regular schedules. It should work both ways, though, so if you get 2...

How do I find an Attorney to go after my mortgage company.

If school taxes don't get paid to the school district on time, they will just get rolled over into the Town/County bill in January. If that bill...

Is my husband entitled to my malpractice settlement which was prior to my marriage?

No. Personal injury settlements are separate property not subject to equitable distribution.

Can I sue an eBay seller for low charges ?

The problem is that you don't really know where the seller is - in NJ or China. If you can't be sure where they are, you aren't going to have any...

If it's just because you changed your mind, or you didn't like the outcome of the prior Order, then no. You will have to show a change of...

How can I get my request for visitation heard?

You should definitely file another petition. When you file the petition, the Court will send you a summons with the court appearance date. When...

Why is it she has to be married for 6 months in order to file for a divorce??

Because in New York State you have to have "grounds" for divorce. Abandonment and living separate pursuant to a separation agreement requires the...

Do I have the right to prevent family members from entering or calling my home where I live with my terminally ill father?

If you own the property, you have the right to say who comes on your property and who doesn't. Make it clear to them that they are not wanted and...

Will my brother take my friends dog from him?

Animals are considered "property" under the law so it will be a matter of establishing property rights to the dog. Based only on what you say,...