Q: My husband has issues with rage. I had an order of protection put in place as a stay away because I didn't know how we would react (nor did I fully understand that this could go on for months/years). I want to talk to him and try and move forward in life. I have 2...
Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Protection For Your Children
Domestic Abuse
Month: January 2019
Can my wife file a protective order in New York when if shes only been there a few weeks and her and my son lived here in Ok.
Q: I need a lawyer to argue that a protective order put against me is wrong because New York does not have jurisdiction over me or my case I live in Oklahoma city and it is keeping me from keeping my son in the u.s. the case is in the bronx and I can't make it there...
If I signed a birth certificate when the baby was born, however DNA proofed I’m not the father what can I do?
Q: The baby was born oct 27 and I believed she was mine, my family paid for a dna because they needed proof that the baby was mine. The DNA proofed I wasn't the father, how can I remove my name from the birth certificate because the mothers will try to take me to...
Will I be able to overturn a rabbinical divorce done in Israel when I return safely with my children to NY?
Q: My husband and I had a civil wedding in NY in 2002. We then married religiously in Israel in 2005. We lived together in America, and had 2 children. In 2011 he decided to move back to Israel. I remained in NYS with my two children for 6 years. In 2017 we decided I...
Order of protection: stay away – is it ok to get info about my spouse from a mutual friend? the order is against him from me
Q: A stay away was put in place. We can only text and talk about the kids via phone. Is it OK for a friend to share info with me about the actions my husband is taking to seek help and get better? A: The answer is yes - if the order of protection is in your favor,...
My husband is a convicted felon has two felonies for DUI and is threatening to take the kids away from me ?
Q: I have schizophrenia it is controlled and I take medication and see a psychiatrist. Can my husband win a custody case?A: There are many other factors which would need to be assessed on the custody issue, such as age of children, their preference (if old enough),...
My Article printed in New York Law Journal!
My article, "Suspended Judgment should be Alternative Disposition in family Offenses" was just published in the New York Law Journal! Here's the link: NYLJ Article
Hi. I pay child support for 2 kids, they are 19 and 24?
Q: My son is 19 he start the Army training ,, 4 months ago and my daughter is 24 and she is not working or studying. Do I have to continue supporting them, what can I do? Thanks for your time. A: If your son is in Basic training, then I'd suggest to wait until he's...
Can my visitation or legal custody be negatively impacted by 1 missed visit for business purposes?
Q: I have a custody settlement agreement which was entered as court order (White Plains Family) almost a year ago. The mother has physical custody; we share legal custody. In nearly 2 years since I have never missed (or even been late) for a scheduled visitation. I...
He got a new job and works Saturday, can he change the legal agree to pick up sat instead of Friday, so he doesn’t pay a sitter?
Q: My ex and myself have a legal custody agreement now he gets our son, Friday 430- Sunday 430. Usually im nice and let him stay until Monday. He just got a new job and wants to pick him up on Saturday night. He doesn't want to pay a sitter and wants me to watch our...
