Do I have to fill out the financial documents, my ex had already told me she was having it wrote up so we would both agree

If the papers you got served with happened as part of a Support proceeding in Family Court (which a separated custodial parent can do at any time)...

If a person commits a crime in their home state, do they need a lawyer in that state to represent him? A need a superb lawyer

You need an attorney who is admitted in the state and court you will appear in, preferably a fairly local attorney who is familiar with the court...

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What are the main things that A court looks for when awarding sole custody?

This is not a pat "Avvo" answer to talk to a family law attorney, but it is a warning that grandparent involvement in a custody matter in the way...

What does signing your rights over concerning a child mean?

Well, my guess about the "something that doesn't sound right" is mom's description of what the military might require. My guess that the...

I'm just wondering....

It's possible, but unlike natural parent visitation where the parents have broad parental rights, in NY and some other states there is a special...

What can I do with a neighbor with a life estate that commits crimes?

Uh, your question does not compute. A life estate is simply a possessory interest in property. It has nothing to do with the resident's criminal...

What can be done to a harassing and intimidating neighbor?

I'm not sure from your description what the problem is with the power lines or why there may be a fire or what your neighbor has to do with that,...

Can a custody order be made to last for years before modification can be requested?

Agree with other companies counsel that without a demonstration of changes in circumstances shared physical parenting time is unlikely to be...

No. But if the CPS investigation results in a "founded" letter or some action, or an "unfounded" letter, the Court will take that into account in...

I had a Mental Health Assessment in New York State back in 2000 for a I need a copy and the court won't release it to me.. Why?

Often, when an evaluation is done, only a single copy is contained in the Family Court file and counsel (and pro se parties) are allowed to view...