My friend's divorce is disposed. He's residing outside the US. How can he obtain a copy of his New York Divorce papers?

He can ask his former spouse to get a certified copy of his judgment and findings of fact from the clerk's records office. Or, if he had an...

Modification of a child support paid through support collection unit.

Your question makes no sense. To waive arrears, you have to file a petition and tell the support magistrate that you waive arrears. There is no...

In a divorce filed under an uncontested index number, there is no requirement to file statements of net worth. The listing of property and money...

Legally, can a court appointed lawyer of a 3.5 year old interview the child without the parent present?

This sounds insane because inarticulate children do not get assigned lawyers to represent them. However, a family court jurist can do anything he...

Does a step parent have visitation rights?

If the step parent did not formally adopt the child, then no, there can be no visitation because the step parent lacks standing to file a petition...

In any state, divorces are civil proceedings that can be stretched for years and years. I have had clients who said their divorce lasted longer...

Legal Fees upon Appeal from Family Court

I don't understand what you are writing. Does your fee shifting clause cover appeals I guess is the question? No is the answer unless appeals' fees...

What if the courts took your rights can you fight to get your kids back

They have your kids and they'll keep your kids. Even if you complete drug programs, they'll be watching you until the next time you mess up....

What is Acs gonna do??

They can take the child and bring a neglect case against you.

What's the details on calculating support for 2 kids in nys?

If you use the calculator, you'll see your payment will not decrease unless she is earning a whopping amount of money. Plug in some numbers to see:...