Service of process is a tricky thing! You should retain counsel to ensure that step is done correctly. Otherwise, you get a defect in jurisdiction...

I have not received the child support, why?

You don't get the payment, your mom does.

There is no way to predict as each judge and each case is different.

Can I Keep the House With Award Money ?

The source of the seed money is significant to a decision to split the proceeds of the property. You'll get a credit for that amount in the event...

Can I start a petition in family court to ask my wealthy father to keep his promise to pay for college ?

Yes, but you'll fail. ............................................ .

Preliminary Conference?

Each county in New York is different. Many mail a card, but many do not. You may have to check ecourts or better yet, hire a lawyer.

Can my child's mother take my son out of state if we already have a court date for custody?

The existence of a court date does not mean that a parent cannot travel with her child. Instead, there would need to be an order entered...

How are issues of custody and maintenance decided after verified complaint for NY divorce is answered in contested divorce?

You had better hire a lawyer now. We cannot guide you precisely and answer your questions on an ongoing basis. Generally, as the plaintiff, he...

[W]hat kind of notice is he required to serve me? He must serve on you a summons with either a verified complaint or a notice. Is there a...

Each CPS is different and each county reacts differently to dug use. I suppose it depends on whether the government employees themselves use drugs...