It is totally unclear what this asker's claims are and what damages she expects to recover. The asker starts out by identifying herself as a DV...

The asker can use the find-a-lawyer tab above. The asker must also communicate with her lawyer far more factual detail to determine whether there...

This may be a Court of Claims Act §8-b claim, but there is not enough information here to be certain. There are also very tight deadlines to file a...

Speed is not a characteristic in any judicial system in any state. A judge saying things is not how a court communicates with the outside world....

A better resource for this asker is to contact a Florida attorney rather than contacting New York attorneys. Nonetheless, Florida law mandates that...

The short answer to this question is yes, the asker can request a DNA test, and the support magistrate has the statutory authority to order a DNA...

Michigan is a "factors" state that lists the behaviors by a parent that establishes primary caretakership and meets the needs of the child. The...

This is an intriguing question arising under Washington state law. We must first turn to the statute that empowers a court to award custody to a...

This rather cryptic question aims at the heart of the typical medical care provision contained in child support settlement agreements, the child's...

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The state of Ohio is one of the states that imposes filial support obligations on its residents. The laws apply to a range of relatives, including...