Can I sue the state in which I was married to a Bigamist? Both women were married in the same state 3 years apart.

No. The states run their marriage apparatuses on trust. That means a young woman marries the man of her dreams once in her life and the clerk...

Wanted to know if I can be around my kids if I have an order of protection by Child Protective Services?

We don't know. You have to carefully read your order of protection to determine whether you can visit with your children. The answer to your...

Can I serve the divorce papers to my unfaithful husband but have him pay for the divorce because of infidelity?

Your question reveals a fault-based approach to divorce which New York did away with in 2010. Now, no one cares about marital fault. This has...

If I'm leaving the state for a better life, will the courts stop me due to visitation?

Yes. All dad needs to do is file a violation petition and you'll be hauled into court responding to why you left the jurisdiction even if you...

Can a father get custody over 1 year old daughter if mother lives in homeless shelter?

A court is made up of many moving pieces and the answer to your question lies in configuring those pieces.

What does the phrase 'shall survive and NOT be merged into this judgement' mean?

My colleagues correctly answered your question. However, if you are not represented by counsel and have to come here to ask such questions, you'll...

For Child Support, What is the cap amount for childcare ? Are there guidelines on childcare amount ?

This question highlights the dangers of being self represented in family court. $2,500 is a pull-your-leg amount and the asker is actually seeking...

What's the next step when I see judge after denies dna

The attorney for the child will assert paternity by estoppel which means the man is the 'psychological' father to the child and is thus not...

I have been served 2 orders of protection from family court and have 2 different court dates. I was accused of reckless endanger

I do not enough information to accurately answer the question, but in general terms, allegations in a family offense petition by themselves do not...

You describe the essence of why our domestic violence laws a failure. The woman brings in a strong arm to forcibly evict the man and it is the man...