I agree that you’ll need to consult with a New York attorney, probably one with experience in probate matters.

I cannot afford the mortgage but our home has a lot of equity and the home is in his name. We We’re already married,

All property acquired during the marriage, with a couple of exceptions not applicable here, is community property. This issue is complicated, and...

Do I have a say in which parent I live with?

I completely agree with Jennifer’s answer. I would add that a judge talking to you in chambers will evaluate the maturity and reasonableness of...

Case is currently closed, should I respond to letter from attorney?

Don’t try to deal with this attorney on your own. Gather all of your evidence (e.g. OFW messages, etc.), and consult with an experienced family law...

Should I contact the court if they have the wrong address on the divorce papers I was served?

Consult with an experienced family law attorney to discuss all aspects of your specific situation. If your attorney decides it’s appropriate to...

If I answer, I DO NOT CONSENT on a Final Decree, can I be held in contempt ?

Your consent is not necessary if a court orders the child support. If you violate a court order requiring you to pay a certain amount in child...

Anyone can file anything they want anytime, but the question you’re asking is whether he would successfully change the order to 50/50. He would...

Can my ex change our visitation agreement if I move closer than 100 miles?

That depends on the specific language in the court order. However, in most cases I’ve dealt with, the distance provision is invoked automatically...

Do I have to let my child's father see her unsupervised if I can't trust him to be sober?

You don’t say whether there is an existing court order in place. If not, you can file a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship, and ask the court...

I don’t understand. Do you have both a boyfriend and a husband? It’s unclear how these pieces all fit together. In any case, I suggest that you...