Do not get played like a cheap violin. Face-to-face appearances in divorce court require attendance of the litigants. This provides fertile...

Could my husband's lies of abuse hurt my custody case or do judges generally see through this type of thing?

In the 90s, the Clintons changed much of family law across the country. Hillary, as a former family law practitioner, didn't like to lose. She did...

Will a judge rule in favor of a person because she has a friendship with his attorney?

It could be. Judicial selection in New York is not dependent upon practice experience. In many rural counties, judges are simple townfolk...

Will I be able to get monies back paid if he decides to file for a divorce?

You don't get money back upon the filing of a divorce. You get your marital estate divided. Whatever was spent is gone. To get a more accurate...

What can I do?? We settled on child support. It's still more then I can afford. But now what happens if I have no lawyer?

You have to defend yourself extremely well. Once the case is over, you must watch out who you vote for. There is a paranoia in the court system...

Can I sue? or compel?

If the mom and dad are residing together in your home, then there is no way under statute to squeeze him for money. If they are apart, the mom can...

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CPS is unsueable. They are above the law and any action against them will be dismissed. The closest you'll get to an undissmissed case will be if...

I not sure what recourse I have here whom do i complain to will they listen? Somebody dropped the ball here.

This is not a compensible injury for which a court will enter a judgment for you. I might also recommend watching out which physicians you seek...

Nope: the farthest thing from it. In New York, separations have no legal effect unless done under a formal separation agreement. However, with the...

What is the likelyhood of a judge granting me full custody considering the facts I've listed?

You have a sensitive situation that does not lend itself to a simple answer. I would hesitate to offer a solution here online. Please call a lawyer...