The asker will locate the forms at this URL: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/divorce/divorce_withchildrenunder21.shtml It will be a cardinal mistake...

A protection from abuse order does not freeze a divorce action. The asker is free to file. The danger he faces is the wife can simply pick up a...

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 510.15 - Withdrawal of appeal or motion states in pertinent part: A motion may be withdrawn at any time...

The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) requires that the current venue (NY) apply the law of the state of residence of the child, hence...

New York has a confluence of ancient and progressive law all falling on one's head at one time. New York has no problem with couples living...

The asker should look up the court's phone number online and call the court. The asker must have the case number handy to recite to the person...

This asker's options are either to retain legal counsel and proceed with a petition for visitation, or do nothing. We cannot tell. The asker's...

There is no question other than one as to a judgment for failure to pay child support. There are such judgments and in general terms, a child...

The daughter must file a paternity petition including the named, non-biological father and including the biological father. Upon consent of both...

There is a confluence of statutory authority of which this asker complains. One statute is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Child...