Hi, I am 17 years old, living in NY and would like to get emancipated

The United States treats people in the shoes of a 17 year old as person 5 years old. There is a Puritan ethic with gay overtones: give the...

There is not enough information here to answer this question. If a prior existing custody order exists, the asker must follow to the letter her...

Can husband stop paying bills?

Yes, the husband can stop paying the bills.

Realize that enforcement of any law requires a judge who pays attention to the details. There is no law that compels a husband to maintain health...

A judge does not know and cannot know whether a person had emotional distress. There is no x-raying a person's head. Instead, a preponderance of...

Are retainers refundable or partially refundable if all the money is not use? If I fired the lawyer or the Divorce is settled

A lawyer is not a bank account into which a client deposits his pennies. Instead, a lawyer provides a valuable service which yields profit and...

Can preventive take u to court and recommend the father gets custody cuz u want to end their services

Absolutely. Do as they say. There is no defense. Watch out who you vote for.

Child Support?

Stay out of court. Pay privately. If the mother files, contact a lawyer right away.

File a support petition in family court just as the mother threatens to do. This is akin to shooting oneself in the foot unless the asker has...

Child support is ripe for modification with a 15% change in either parent's income. Alimony (no longer called that in New York) may be a different...