When my daughter's at college in a few months,hundreds of miles upstate, can local or college police be asked to protect her?

absolutely she can expect protection. once she starts the move up there, she should bring an extra copy of the Order of Protection to the local...

Can I take legal action if my ex wife never Changed her name, even after it was stated that she must in our divorce paperwork?

the decree of divorce most likely says something like 'either party may resume the use of any prior surname' -- that is not the same as saying she...

I want to get a divorce but don't know how.

an uncontested divorce is possible in New York, but there are some caveats.. the paperwork is available online but frankly its confusing and not...

If parent paying support sends in extra money with payment does it come thru on support payment ?

it depends.. if there are arrears due to the custodial parent or another agency who may have a prior judgment regarding child support (like public...

The statue of limitation on divorce settlement in Suffolk County, NY?

you can still move in Court to enforce the prior Decree. retain an attorney who is experienced in post-divorce enforcement actions. I wish you good...

Will i be able to sue all opposing parties in my family court case ?

where is your attorney?? You have several issues all rolled up into your question.. regarding the upcoming PPH, if you have not discussed these...

There are only 2 ways a parent's rights can be terminated -- one is through adoption, the other is through a termination proceeding in Court by the...

QDRO filing where filer passes away just after retaining an attorney?

the children need to file a petition in the Surrogate's Court that is handling her estate, and as quickly as possible. they should retain an...

following up on a post-divorce issue is a new matter. you likely have to retain an attorney to assist you with the QDRO, which is a Qualified...

How can i withdraw my court order , my court date is in July and am leaving the state so i do not want to continue with this?

I would advise you not to.. the Orders are portable, and can be enforced in all states. you may not need it if you are leaving New York, but it...