What does "shared legal custody" mean in terms of what I can do without my ex-husband's permission?

He's seriously pulling your leg, but we cannot be certain of all the rights he has without looking at your specific order of custody. Some of these...

Can I get more child support if my ex-husband moved in with a wealthy girlfriend?

This is another one of those 'no' and 'yes' answers. Support is calculated using income and 'resources' of the non-custodial (father) parent so the...

Is there a quick process by which my lawyer can be filing to get my divorce before we settle all other issues in NY?

I respect Judge Thomas. I have had numerous cases before her over the few years she has been on the matrimonial bench. However, there are lumps in...

The answer to your question requires an analysis which consists of two parts. The first is whether getting an inheritance will affect your...

I filed a motion to vacate divorce because my husband fraudulently got a div. i have no legal rep. can i ask for adjournment?

Government interloping in the family has created a body of law that can be used effectively to legally steal property and money from a spouse. Even...

Can I get child custody and take my kid back China after my divorce in USA?

None of us can guide you be remote control. You have to have competent legal advice as you plan your immediate future and that requires time and...

I am assuming the order your are talking about is an order after disposition of a child abuse/neglect case and it is 'permanent'. The order will...

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Is this right?

Surrender nothing until you contact a lawyer. Consent adoptions are costly and take a long time. I recommend a Surrogate's Court action that leads...

NY Child support tax lien

That's not a legal question; it's an administrative question. You should contact support collections directly and set up a plan. They typically do...

Enforce by retain counsel and filing an order to show cause to hold the opponent for contempt and fine her.