How can i get full custody of my daugther.

First, you SHOULD consult with experienced, savy Family Law Litigation Counsel, ASAP. The legal standard to obtain child custody/visitation is...

Can they lower the temporary order of support at the second hearing?

I have handled many, many, many child support matters in virtually every county as far north as Saratoga and as far South as Westchester and I can...

Do I need my husband's consent/signature in order to file for a divorce? And will I need to serve tgis request to him in person?

If you file in New York State first, you will need to satisfy the requirement for service. Usually this means having him personally served. If...

How do I get the divorce properties to under my name?

Any questions of this nature should be directed to YOUR attorney FIRST. That being said, the vast majority of these type cases are resolved via a...

Child Support over age 18

Generally speaking in New York State, Child Support is payable until age 21, barring any grounds for emancipation. Another thing to keep in mind...

In a divorce, do I have rights to the deposit and money I invested into an apartment even though my name is not on the lease?

As was previosuly stated, generally speaking, anything of value acquired during the marriage is considered "marital property" and therefore subject...

Do both parties need to agree to a divorce in new york state?

A Divorce can be contested, uncontested or upon default. (which means that one party has failed to respond/appear in the action.) First, the...

Are parents allowed to have a copy of the child custody evaluation? Are parents allowed to read the child custody evaluation

Generally speaking, in my experience, and as stated hereinabove by Attorney Brown, you will not be provided a copy of such evaluation. However,...

Is their a section of the law that would allow case to be reopened? For ex: a medical / psyche issue.

When a CPS report is called in through the hotline initially, if the allegations amount to child neglect/abuse the case is referred to the local...

How can I protect myself and my unborn child from a family feud?

Within the context of an intact family, or even if you split (without any court orders/written agreements) each parent, has an equal right to have...

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