Is it legal

We do not know what you signed so we cannot guess whether it was legal or illegal. Maybe he had you sign papers not associated with a divorce....

I need to get help with filing for divorce

You do not give enough information. We need to know your present states in order to make jurisdictional determination of which state can hear your...

I'm taking my ex to court for child support.. How much can I get? My son stays with his father about half of the time

Without income figures, none of us can tell you how much you'll get. If you go without a lawyer, you may end up paying child support to your...

I need legal assistance I live in n.y and the issue is in ok

You can have the court assign you a taxpayer funded lawyer when and only when you face incarceration within the context of a willfulness hearing....

Temporary Orders can last a lifetime (via indefinite continuances) unless superseded by a permanent order. What gets me is how did you manage to...

Is there a law in New York State that a Forensic Evaluation must take place? If one has proof of unfitnes (child abuse records)

No. There is no such law, otherwise every parent would sting their opponent by simply filing in family court and subjecting them to a forensic...

Can my son's father take him out of state for his visitation weekend with out asking?

The answers to your issues are found within the four corners of your order of custody: travel restrictions, communications provisions and travel...

My fiancé and I recently split up. she is petitioning for child support. How do the following factors effect support awarded?

I agree with the in depth analysis done by my esteemed colleague. Essentially, what you are paying now is out the window and the state will decide...

Filing a Pro Se Family Court Notice of Appeal. Which method do I state?

We cannot guide you by remote control. These are issues best discussed with a lawyer in the full context of your appeal. They have huge...

What happens if a mother files child support in NY on the alleged father and fails to show for the initial court hearing?

The support magistrate will dismiss the case. Mom can refile in the future. The court does not care about the actual motivation of the custodial...