Q: I’m curious to know how it works in NY with grandparents rights/withdrawing a petition. Mother in law is suing my husband and I for visitation of our child whom she’s never met/has no prior relationship with. Our judge granted her standing so far (based on a few...
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How can I modify a visitation and support order from another state?
Q: Myself and my children 7&11 moved to NY 5yrs ago. The original order is out of Florida where we lived with their father when they were 1&5. In 5 years I have had to change visitation maybe twice do to illness and child activities, but all time was made up...
How can I go about reducing my child support amount?
Q: Me and my x wife agreed to the child support amount and in our agreement, but now I have unexpected expenses like I had to get a new car cause my 2006 car finally gave out, so I have car payments. We split all extracurricular activities and schooling 50/50, I feel...
Can my ex cancel visitation because of Covid 19?
Q: I haven't seen my child almost 2 months because of his father. He is using Corona virus as an excuse to cut me off. Are parents allowed to cancel because of Covid 19? Its not fair. The courts aren't open. A: Currently the courts are only prioritizing...
How often are appeals granted in NY when it comes to overturning a grandparent visitation order?
Q: My husband and I have been estranged from MIL for 3 yrs. he's always had a bad relationship with her. During the 3 yrs we battled infertility, failed IVF rounds, death, and finally, the birth of our son. Throughout this whole time, MIL NEVER reached out. Not during...
Q: What are New York’s child jurisdiction requirements?
A: The UCCJEA, which is the statute governing custody jurisdiction, generally looks at the 6 months immediately preceding the filing of the particular case. If the child was with one parent versus the other during that time frame, then that parent's state would have...
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: What can I do, if I feel that my girlfriend’s ex husband is telling lies about me in court, when this has nothing to do with me?
A: As you're not a party to that case, you'd only be able to "fight to clear your good name" via your girlfriend & her attorney. Thus, cooperate with them in marshalling evidence against him. Call a Westchester Family Law attorney for more info.
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: Why my lawyer Trying to over turn my court order without my consent?
A: If your own lawyer is acting against your interests, then it's time to get another lawyer (or at the least get a 2d opinion). That said, if the 1st order was done on default, such orders are "liberally vacated." Schedule a consult with a Westchester Family law...
