What are my rights as a non custodial joint legal parent in new york state.

What this means is that you have joint decision making power with regard to medical decisions, educational decisions and any other legal decisions...

Joint vs sole custody... what should I have filed for?

Based on what you have written it sounds like you filed correctly. That being said, a coparenting class may assist in helping you to work together....

Could I Get full Custody?

It sounds like you should either have sole custody or joint with a designation that you be the primary residential parent. The money he pays does...

What would be proper to do in Family court matter ?

File your violation immediately. I would hire an attorney with the goal of assisting in making sure this does not happen again. Discuss with that...

I am bringing my ex back to family court for child support reduction

It is rare that fees are granted in cases such as this, but each case is different. There are not enough facts to even begin to evaluate whether...

New York Uncontested Divorce - Filed divorce papers in New York County - neither party resides in that county. What will happen?

You should be fine. If the divorce is uncontested you could have even filed by mail! If there is an objection you would be changing venue and...

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How long does it take to receive a final divorce decree?

Each county is different, ranging from less than a month to a year. If you are represented by counsel contact that attorney to determine status.

I got married at 15 n 3 months later I left because of him hurting me.. We have been separated for almost 12 year's.

The most important thing you can do is find him so that you can serve him the papers. If you cannot find him you will have to do a motion to...

Confused , Have 2 kids Child support , Tax Time ? Ex claims one I claim 1, Custody Change !

If you want to address the tax issue you have to file in the Supreme Court to modify your prior agreement. Thus you will need an attorney. There...

I still unfortunately have no parenting plan in place. I am the custodial parent and have final decision making. Is this

The best thing you could do right now is have an attorney that you can trust. There are many evidentiary rules involved in making sure the judge...