Many people are unaware that domestic violence is NOT limited to disputes among married persons. Domestic violence can also occur between family members or intimate partners. In New York, the allegations may include (this is a non-exhaustive list): Assault, Harassment, Stalking & Disorderly Conduct. New York law was recently amended to allow for restraining orders or orders of protection to…Read More
Q: The mother of the child has an ACS case for domestic Violence against the father. The child is now 18 months and has been with the foster parent since she was 1 month old. The mother is homeless, has a drug addiction and performs sexual acts for money. Can you help please? A: David’s Answer: If the foster mother…Read More
Q: My daughter is now 21 & even though I am still in arrears I pay support every week more than my order to try & make a dent in what I owe. My daughter is a college student & I have been paying her rent on the side for about 2 years, Even though I make steady payments +…Read More
Q: Spouse asked for divorce after 34 years. Been in an affair for awhile. A: If the house was bought during the marriage, then presumptively the answer is yes. Title doesn’t generally matter in a divorce – what matters generally is when the property was acquired. Schedule a consult with a Westchester Divorce attorney for a full assessment.Read More
Q: Attorney said ex wants me to sign paperwork @$1,250,000.00 life insurance policy that agreement requires him to maintain for me. That X made mistake and can’t be used for “that?” Purpose because X isn’t owner of policy? Solution proposed to me is allow X to divide $1,250,000.00 policy into smaller ones so X can cancel each policy after X…Read More
Q: I am not sure of an address because he is not willing to co-operate with giving any information. He does not want to sign the papers. We have been married for 18 years in NY state and separated for about 6 years. 2 children ages 19 and 14 no assets are involved. I also have limited resources so not…Read More
Q: My husband is a taxi driver and told me he has clients he takes to the casino. He has been doing it for 5 months and told me he stays at the guys house but instead he’s living with a another women divorced with a 12 year old kid. A: In NY, we have “no fault” divorce – so…Read More
Q: We’ve been married since 2017 and were agreeing for a divorce. We have no kids together and do not own anything together. I want my maiden name back and to get this over with. A: You would file the divorce in the same court as any other divorce – in Supreme Court in the county where you reside. You…Read More
Q: Its a joint custody situation I’m on child support. Suppose to see them every other weekend. She threatens me to bring me back to court when ever I cant see them due to work or finance issues. She lives about 50 min out in CT. A: If you show a pattern of missed visits, then she could potentially go…Read More
Q: I’ve been getting brought into court for 3 years and have not been able to establish paternity and the parent of this child has been physically avoiding contact with me on and off for that long, disappearing for 5-7 months at a time. I was not allowed to sign the birth certificate. I have not seen this child in…Read More
