I live in Syracuse NY. I am recently divorced with 2 children. My ex and I have 50/50 joint/physical custody.

Without a review of your 'transcript,' we cannot tell what the answer is to your question. It seems the agreement allows shared custody (50/50),...

Is domestic partner of 40 years can get half of my social security ?

No. No marriage, no right to succession. ................................................... .

What does summarily denied mean?? Why not on paper? Does this sound shady to anyone else? Is it legal

New York's courts date back to colonial times, and have had updates and patches applied over the next several centuries. What popped out by now is...

Temporary orders go away when the case goes away.

Can I sue acs for removing my child without a court order?

The child protective apparatus can remove a child or children without a court order. You can sue all you want but courts will dismiss your claims.

It appears the judge wanted a clean file so he/she entered an order dismissing the original petition. That also makes the clerk happy. Now, you...

What legal options do I have against parents who falsely claimed my children on taxes?

This question reveals the sad state of education and family relations in this country. The sequestration of families into single parent units...

I am afraid someone is lying about me in criminal matters and I lose my job with no explanation I feel a person in authority is

This is not a legal question. This is more likely a political question that has to do with joblessness. These days, getting a job is like...

I was not given a retainer?

There is not enough information here to respond to this question. Retainer agreements are certainly mandatory in some cases, but not in all cases....

You quite simply describe a broken system of justice that is not able to tell right from wrong. You are also identifying a process that can flip...