Can a judge order half property to exspouse after divorce was finalized and he signed?

You will lose miserably if you execute a divorce on your own. You do not know the documents, the process and the law to defend your rights. We...

The Appellate Division disciplinary committees strive to keep lawyers in a state of fear over statements they make to clients. However, there is...

If the layer is assigned and the judge signs off on the pay lawyer's pay voucher, then you cannot. If he is privately retained, then there is a lot...

How can I know if my wife put in papers for divorce?

Check with the clerk of court both in your county and in Manhattan. Manhattan's uncontested part is known for speedy divorces so a fraudster can...

I am being verbally abused by my 19yr old son, can i kick him out in NY state?

You can file a family offense petition in family court. However, expect serious ramifications exposing your family's problems to the government.

Are there any options to have a 65% garnishment of Social Security Benefits for child support arrears reduced?

Pursuant to the Consumer Credit Protection Act, if you are twelve weeks in arrears, the government can garnish 65% of your social security payment....

Family court help

Swiping kids and the follow-on litigation is the province of the family lawyer. Find a local one and stick with him/her.

The judge is extremely bias and go with whatever the district attorney says or ask even if its extremely ridiculous and stupid

You have to be grateful your judge is not much worse. Many follow the prosecutor as few will risk their appointments by thinking independently....

In New York State will child support immediate cease when the child turns 21?

File your petition to terminate support. If you do not, support collections will keep on taking.

The family court loses subject matter jurisdiction because at 18, the child is an adult. However, family court retains subject matter jurisdiction...