Is a Petitioner required to serve process on a respondent in a Petition under Article 4 of the NYS Family Court Act?

First you must determine if in fact an Order was entered on Default/after Inquest against you as a result of your failure to appear in that matter....

What to do about custodial parent receivIng financial support but has turned child out of home,new wife paying for apt., bills?

If you are currently paying child support to your ex for a child who is no longer residing with them and for whom they are providing no financial...

How do I get first right to refusal?

Generally speaking, you can petition to modify a Divorce Judgment in Family Court. However, to carry the day in that case you must be able to...

What are my rights to my husband's pension in the event of a divorce?

As part of any divorce case, unless you arrive at an agreed upon resolution with your spouse the judge will make a determination regarding...

What can I do about back child support?

I would need to assess the precise status and procedural posture of your case and would require copies of ALL Court Orders and Petitions, regarding...

Step-daughters father just arrested, welfare Fraud 4th < $2600. Prior Rape 3 (w/minor) conviction. Will this help me adopt her?

There are two ways to do a private adoption (without any DSS/CPS/Child Abuse/Neglect /Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings): 1) On consent of...

I NEVER suggest that people attempt to handle their own divorce/family law litigation case. Especially when there is a complicating wrinkle as in...

How to get visitation rights to me child?

First, if the mother of a child refuses to allow contact/visitation with the child's father, Court intervention is definitely required. However,...

I plan on leaving my house without my parents knowing at age of 15, will I be forced to return home?

At your age you remain within the jurisdiction of the family court. Further, you remain under the control of your parents/guardians. However, I...

Filing New York Uncontested Divorce Forms: Can the defendant file the forms in Court?

In my recent experience, I can say that NY, NY courts (much more than most) maintain certain rules and procedures regarding divorce submissions...