I would like to know if a lawyer may deduct their alleged fee from monies recovered without my consent

Your consent is not needed for your lawyer to get the check, collect his fee and pass the remainder on to you.

What rights , if any rights does a stepfather have if hes divorcing the childs mother?

"Best interests" means the government decides the fate of that first child. If government decides the divorcing man is the better parent than the...

Can I move to another state if I have full physical custody but shared legal in NY?

No, you cannot leave despite your subjective assessments of the child's best interests. You can lose custody for leaving. Instead, you must file...

Paternity test?

Whether you believe the child is your or not, the court has no way of knowing. This means we cannot have men filing for access of children on the...

Custody case?

That’s not how it works. You have to pay for a private lawyer if you can find one. Then, the family court uses a pro-mother template to make its...

Can a family court judge in nys order that a child be remanded to the states care until the duration of the case is over ?

I have never seen such a move made by a judge. Ever. That would mean that your subjective opinion would become a court order depriving the mother...

Can a woman that is not an American citizen file legal action against a man who is an American over a child?

This is a tough one to peel apart. Where is all this taking place? Let's assume the father is suing for paternity in New York and the mother is in...

What happens when you miss jury duty the first time in nyc?

The juror committee will send you nasty letters, but eventually, you'll show up and the threats will cease. You'll sit on a panel and may or may...

Please do not interpret this as a flippant response to a serious question. You might have no recourse except to move on to a different firm. I'll...

Child custody?

You could be arrested and prosecuted for custodial interference if you simply pick up and bolt to a shelter while the other parent has residential...