Can all assets (including real estate) be divided in a legal /financial marital separation - without having to divorce?

New York law must be different than Minnesota law. We do not have specific separation agreements. A contract between a married couple is...

There are different options you can take, and the best course will depend a lot on your circumstances. What is your relationship with the mother...

How can i find out who had custody of me as a child ?

Of course asking family members for as much information as possible is always the first step. Family court records are generally open to the...

Newborn Custody Question! HELP!!!

Now is the time to start educating yourself on paternity, child custody, and child support. Chrysalis offers a 2 1/2 hour class on these issues...

Dad wants Parenting time with Son, can Mom Specify where Dad takes him?

Generally speaking, parents are expected to be able to make the parenting decisions (including where the child will be) during his or her parenting...

Absentee parent returns, have been involved with daughter for one year, can they get joint/legal custody?

This is a very fact-specific question... Really the only person who could answer the question of "will he be granted joint legal custody" would be...

My ex and I bought a home, gave him legal rights in divorce decree- any way to put a limit on time to refinance?

Carefully read the language of your divorce decree for any deadline. When I draft this type of language, I always include some sort of "drop-dead"...

Is a contract created between two married people in their 10th year of marriage legal?

If a married couple enters into a contact with each other, it is considered a post nuptial agreement. It must then comply with the statutory...

Bio-dad wants my son's name changed to his. Son has my maiden name. I have my maiden name hyphen married name. Will it change?

It is hard to know what the judge will do. When considering the name change, the judge will rely on the "best interests" of the child. I would...

Child custody after the divorce is finalized

For a change of custody you must either have an agreement of the parties or bring a court motion and prove to the court that there has been a...