I want to know my chances of getting temp. custody of my grandaughter

I think my colleague misunderstood that it is you daughter who is 19 and your granddaughter is the child in question. If yout can prove the...

I want to get a divorce but nyc takes a year to do it. What state can I do it in and how fast if possible?

Nevada is 6 weeks actually but it does not need to take a year to do one here.

If you are in the middle of a divorce in NYS, one spouse left the residence but now wants to move back in, do u have to let back

Yes, what my colleague says is correct. If your spouse has been out for awhile it may be possible to get an order of exclusive possession. You...

Is my husband entitled to my pension.?Married 7yrs and separated for 2 years but coming home to reconcile and be with me.

Yes, a spouse is entitled to a share of retirement. A spouse's conduct does not matter. A spouse is presumed to be entitled to one-half the...

If we have a six month old child, but we both agree I shall have custody, do I still need a lawyer?

The custody will need to be decided as part of the divorce action. You could debit yourself; however I recommend you hire an attorney to do this...

Can I change my children's last name?

No, you may not change the children's last name without the father's permission. They may do so later as adults if they choose. You may wish to...

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These generally are not released to the parties, but kept in the court file as in your situation. The reason for this is these reports often...

Trying to get visitation with my 12 yr old daughter that I have not seen in 5 yrs due to her mother's interference. I live in NY

Yes. I am surprised that they gave her more than one chance after failing to appear. The court can hold her in contempt for failing to appear,...

Can a parent divorce a child

In order to have a chance to have visitation rights, you will need to file a petition immediately with the family court, and be able to show that...

There is no common law marriage in New York. If you were common law husband and wife in another state, then that status would continue to be...