If a female is pregnant can a judge make her take a DNA test.

Genetic Marker Testing (GMT) is done after the birth of the child. Your son needs to talk to an attorney because under New York State law, a child...

Divorce

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Divorce

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Divorce

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You need to meet with an attorney knowledgeable in divorce first to see if anything can be amended or changed within the matrimonial action. Then...

Can an attorney refuse to enter a Judgement of Divorce after it's been signed? Is there a time limit to enter the judgement?

If the Judgment of Divorce incorporated, but not merged the written agreement between you and your ex-spouse, a simple otsc will not be enough to...

Divorce

See if you qualify for indigent counsel

In NYS, can a law guardian file a petition on behalf of her "Minor" client or does a parent have to file the petition?

Yes, an attorney for the child is allowed to file on the child's behalf. No, you can't compel the attorney for the child to do anything. If you...

My 22 yr old son starts fires in our home when we are out. Can we force him into therapy?

You need to either have him removed or file charges the next time he starts a fire. He's emancipated, so you can't force him into therapy. This is...

The family tax credit checks were delivered to my x husbands address. He will not give me my portion. What can I do?

Since he refuses to give you your portion, send him an email requesting it. When he denies in writing, print it and attach it to a motion for...