What happens if the mother files for custody. The father answers and the mother does nothing after that?

The first party makes a request, the other party answers. Then there is mediation and/or a court hearing. She doesn't have to make "another...

Do we have a case for an annulment in New York? My wife was blackmailed to marry me.

You need to speak to an experienced family law attorney in your area because your question leaves out key information. Have no idea how long...

Taxes refunds cannot be shared unless the parties are married. Your boyfriend can ASK for the moon...doesn't mean the judge can give it to...

How can me and my sons mom get a new child support order?

If you are in agreement with the mother, you can have an attorney draft the modification and submit the "stipulated agreement" to the court. A...

My first question: Why would you want to? You are in a tough spot with your own felony. You can marry whomever you want, but it may be a...

My ex-girlfriend/mother of my 3 yr old daughter has filed a temporary restraining order against me.

I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't tell you what will happen. For DV, there must be physical injury and the likelihood to reoccur. You must...

Online identity - how to find out their real name (slander)?

It depends on what was written, who wrote it, and how the other people understood it. It isn't "slander" but it may be libel. If they wrote...

Medical malpractice/wrongful death beneficiary question

Your question is too complex to be answered over a website. You have too many things going on in your scenario. You are into medical malpractice,...

Should I fight the lawsuit or should I pay him the money?

Something doesn't sound right. You should contact an experienced personal injury attorney to review all of the documents and see what your son...

Yes. Your daycare provider owed you a duty to watch the child as any reasonable daycare provider would. You will need damages, which you may have....