What is the best outcome for myself in this situation?

Law enforcement can be tricky. I suggest you exercise your right to remain silent and your right to counsel. If your lawyer is able to get your...

Why does NY not get rid of the records even if found innocent? Why do they say its dismissed and sealed when it actually is not?

If you get charged with the exact same thing again by a different law enforcement agency you will be happy they did not simply get "rid of the...

Will they change placement in an existing custody order?

I suggest you read the information regarding modifying a custody order found...

Will I be legally bound to pay for college expenses of my daughter?

I think you may find informative the information posted at: http://www.divorcesource.com/ds/newyork/college-expenses-and-divorce-3561.shtml

Are we required to go to court or is the signed agreement enough? Is it possible to file the agreement with the court ourselves?

I suggest you let your attorney take care of the paperwork rather than duplicating his or her efforts unless you have reason to believe your...

Wondering why its illegal to make your own recordings of what takes place in the courts?

You can seek permission to record the proceedings. See: https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/chiefjudge/29.shtml By reading the rule, you gain a...

What happens now?

If you are contacted by the police, I suggest you exercise your right to remain silent and your right to counsel. I also suggest staying out of any...

With respect to educational records please see: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs97/p97527/exh_5_1.asp

Based on the facts above, do I have civil recourse against the grandparents for their role in my termination and financial peril

In my opinion this is a labor and employment issue rather than a divorce & Separation isuue. Thus, I am going to change the practice area below....

Out of state visitation of child

Lack of desire is not a legal excuse to disobey an oder. Five year old children should not be running the show. The five year old should go visit...