Child Support and "Medically Necessary" Orthodontics

Let me see if I understand this fact pattern. You are a non-custodial parent with input authority. This means your custodial opponent has to seek...

I have a question about divorce. Please help.

A court is not a candy shop. I am hurt to hear your family has endured tough times, however a divorce judge is not a disciplinarian. The judge can...

If the British common law system is in operation in South Africa, you will likely be unable to sue these restaurants to coerce them to remove their...

Foreclosure (Baum) NY sitting inactive for three years I'd like to ask the judge for dismissal with prejudice

You can file a motion asking for dismissal, but there is no way to secure a specific outcome. The court may refuse to dismiss and keep the matter...

I recently filed a child support modification and would like to withdraw it what do i do? my court date is in two weeks.

Don't show up. The court will dismiss your petition without prejudice for your non-appearance. You can file another time if you choose to.

When sending a Notice of Appearance to an attorney for a divorce action, do I include a copy of the Affidavit of Service?

Don't become another parent's rights statistic with videos and spam on facebook. Retain a lawyer to represent you in divorce court. Do not go it...

My aunt and uncle restricted my visitation from my grandparents, is there anything I can do to get my visitation rights back?

Your aunt and uncle have no authority to restrict your visitation with your grandfather. The family court has no jurisdiction over you at all to...

You are in a parlor full of smoke and mirrors as you traverse an Article 4 proceeding. I am surprised you ask this question as few who go it alone...

In the state of New York, would a lawyer be obligated to provide the client with documentation if client asked, as to what the

I would say you cannot. A $1,000 fee for a criminal case, any criminal case, is very, very competitive. It is downright aggressive. I cannot...

Hi just want to ask if I can file a protection order from someone I had intimate relationship ?

Yours is the case covered by recent family law legislation which allows you to go to family court and file for an order of protection. Just recite...