A: You need to file a petition for paternity as well as a petition for visitation. That said, the law generally states that if you have any doubt you're the father, you should pursue your rights at the time. Call a Bronx Child Custody attorney to schedule a consult...
Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Protection For Your Children
Domestic Abuse
Month: December 2019
My husband left me in divorce 3 months after we married and I being 19 years old and since I don’t know where he is, do you think I could divorce?
A: Yes, you can still divorce him. Ultimately if you can't find him, however, you may need to retain a private investigator to conduct a "diligent search." Schedule a consult with a Bronx Divorce attorney for a full assessment.
Q: I have been married less than a year how do I file for a divorce ?
A: You can still qualify for a divorce. In NY, so long as the marriage has broken down "irretrievably" for 6+ months, you qualify for a "no-fault" divorce. Schedule a consult with a Westchester Family Law attorney for a full assessment.
Q: I’ve moved to another state due to a toxic environment and a DV situation. But have a custody agreement, am I in trouble?
A: If your custody agreement was done in New York & was incorporated into a court order, then the best advise to give is for you to immediately file a custody/relocation petition & get a Judge to approve the move (albeit after-the-fact). There is not petition...
Q: My Ex-spouse never took me off the mortgage?
A: If you file an order to show cause to force a sale of the home, and he doesn't have the money to reimburse your counsel fees up-front, then most likely the court will just order that the fees be taken from his share of the home equity. Schedule a consult with a...
Q: Will I qualify for Alimony in Divorce?
A: You would appear to qualify for alimony - the ultimate question will be how much & for how long. The other question will be what assets or property there is to divide. You're best advised to schedule a consult with a Bronx Alimony/Divorce Attorney for a full...
Q: Is there a document that can be created to waive spouses rights to property when separated?
A: Yes, it's called a divorce settlement agreement. It's a document drawn up during the divorce process which resolves all outstanding issues between your spouse and you. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Divorce attorney for a full assessment.
Q: How to remove a restraining order against my children’s mother?
A: You'd need to file a petition to modify/vacate the order of protection. Call a Westchester Domestic Violence attorney for more info.
Q: Am I unmarried when the judge signs the order, or when the clerk enters it?
A: Your divorce is considered final upon the entry of the divorce with the clerk's office. In your example, that would be 1/4. Call a Bronx Divorce attorney for more info.
Q: How do i go about this? What do i need? What can happen if everything isn’t accounted for , as in evidence wise?
A: If he petitioned to terminate support, then if your son is living on his own & self-supporting, then support should be terminated. That said, generally the court can only grant the father relief retroactive to the date of his petition. Schedule a consult with a...
