Q: "We currently have a custody case in the courts of Westchester NY, with the preliminary hearing taking place August 2022. To mitigate unnecessary issues, I shared my son's ipad information with his dad for him to call him directly, and that he can contact me directly to do wellbeing checks and ask questions about his emotional, mental and psychical…Read More
Q: "I got divorced in Dominican Republic but none of us went there. We were married in NY but when we got divorced we were living in Florida. I moved back to NY and he stayed in Florida and he lives in a house that we both bought while we were married.. Now people are telling me I'm not divorced…Read More
Q: We share joint legal custody and I have physical custody. Our toddler is 3 and a half and I brought up to my coparent a really good preschool I found for our son but He does not agree with that preschool. The preschool I found is in the city where I live. But father is stating we should be…Read More
Q: Hello, I was recently emailed from the Westchester family court that i had to make a court appearance, i had no idea what it was for but when I joined the meeting virtually it was for my ex that submitted support petition. I've been sending her money for the past 9 months and i have my daughter 3/4 nights…Read More
Q: Acs remove the child from the mother and passing on to me I want the custody A: You'd need to file a Petition to terminate the child support - and also a petition for custody of the child. You may also file to request that the mother pay you child support. Schedule a consult with a Bronx family Law…Read More
Q: I let my son go for a few hours to visit his father we were trying to set up a form of co- parenting for the 10th time, and now he doesn't want to return the child. A: You're best advised to file a "Writ of Habeas Corpus" Petition in Family Court asap. The Court can potentially order him…Read More
Q: My son father quit his job a week before appearing for the child support hearing in September of last year and is now currently on unemployment since of last year. He has never supported my son since he was born ,I have never received back pay and now he is currently paying $100 for child support. I am well…Read More
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: 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
