What action can I take?

Retain counsel to file a motion to vacate your judgment for lack of service. You'll need a hearing where the process server will appear to defend...

This is a paternity question. I wish in my heart of hearts that our state family court system was flexible, accurate and effective. I wish it...

Fleeing and long absences have nothing to do with anything. If he received an order from the court recognizing him as the father and perhaps giving...

I need to know if I will get in trouble for something that I didn't know

In our radical feminist society today, I know of no situations where the woman was ever punished for anything. To the contrary, the state sees you...

Conflict of interest?

That's not how a conflict works. Your facts do not show that the judge is an interested party in your family court case. He simply made a decision...

If a lawyer orally takes on representation of a prior client without a new written retainer, is he off the hook for malpractice?

I get these sometimes and I make my rejection of a case very clear. A client comes to me wanting to sue the child protective apparatus because they...

Can i use change of payee to reduce child support and not go to court?

Nope. You need to go to family court and file a petition. Bring the payee to court with you.

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How can I get a stay away order lifted or removed?

New York's law is that in cases of domestic violence, an arrest is mandatory and prosecution is 'no drop.' This means orders of protection are by...

Matrimonial attorney filed for an emergency order to show cause seek immediate relief. Is that to withdraw or to get money?

There is no way of telling what the OSC is about until we read it. Ask you lawyer.