Is there a form I can fill out to ask a family court judge to recuse herself from my case?

You would have to file a motion requesting that she recuse herself from the case. Be prepared that you have to articulate specific reasons that...

Do I have to pay for a school that I did not consent to?

You may want to consider filing a petition to enforce the joint legal custody provisions of your divorce. If you have joint legal custody, you and...

File a family offense petition in family court. You can ask for an order of protection that he not contact you unless it is necessary for your...

Can I get my marriage annulled? What are my options?

A divorce may be more advantageous to you than an annulment. If you get the marriage annulled, it never existed, which means you would have to...

Can I get my alimony stopped or at least lowered with the major changes in my life?

Spousal maintenance is difficult to modify. It is your burden to show that your spousal maintenance obligation places an "extreme hardship" on...

Can I legally force ex to be more involved?

You should file for child support asap. While you cant force someone to parent and spend time with their children, you can certainly force them to...

Can I get alimony based on supporting his career during marriage?

Yes. New York has temporary spousal maintenance guidelines that establish the presumptive spousal maintenance you are entitled to while the...

Are there any legal fees that I have to pay when I file for sole custody of my child?

There are no filing fees if you file in family court. Additionally, if you cannot afford an attorney, you can have one appointed to represent you....

I have sole physical custody pursuant to a Separation Agreement that has been in place for 5 years. My husband filed for divorce

You need either his permission or court permission. You can file a motion within the divorce requesting to relocate to North Carolina. Be...

Who claims the children in a seperation and/ or divorce situation on income tax returns?

Unless you have an agreement otherwise, you claim them since you have custody. If you have a separation agreement, have that reviewed by an...