Q: All financial matters are to be split related to our daughter and her activities along with her schooling. Wanted to know if I could change this. 1/2 for school uniform, Girl Scouts, swim classes, dance class along with my regular child support. A: It depends on whether you already have a signed settlement agreement in place. If you do,…Read More
Q: Hello, I am planning to file for divorce. I would like to ask for full legal and physical custody with regular visitation rights from the father while in the USA. However, I would like to have the option to move overseas with my child in the future and allow for unlimited visitation from the father or vise versa if…Read More
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 text messages she sent) back in March. We are already at a…Read More
Q: The father lives in a 1 bedroom apartment with the living room and kitchen combined. Although my son has his own bed, whenever his girlfriend is over, my son’s bed is pulled into the living room/kitchen. Within the last 12 months, my son has witness 3 separate woman (not at the same time) sleeping in bed with his father.…Read More
Q: Situation: you're pro se in family court and your ex blurts out a lie. How do you respond when in that instant you can't prove it's not true. A: Twofold: (1) seek to present rebuttal evidence, (2) back their testimony into an illogical corner. If their answer seems illogical in the face of other evidence, then the Judge may…Read More
Q: I'm representing myself and planning to take my ex to court because she wouldn't let me see our daughter yesterday on her birthday, last Christmas, during four months of COVID, and on several other occasions. In the court filing, should I request a remedy or a punishment? If all I get is just make-up parenting time, I won’t be satisfied.…Read More
Q: I have a court date for an inquest because, after seven attempts, the server was unsuccessful. #1 If the ex doesn't show up for the Inquest, does the 'trail' proceed then and there? #2 if the ex does show up, does the trial still begin, or I'm guessing the ex only gets officially served and a trial date then…Read More
Q: My son has been estranged from his father for many years. His father has always paid monthly child support, but without a court order. Father is now saying he will no longer pay because the child refuses to see him. I would think he would have to show parental alienation; otherwise any lousy/abusive parent could shirk financial responsibility because…Read More
Q: I need a lawyer to help me establish paternity. I had a lawyer originally on my case, but he hasn't been very helpful. I filed for paternity/custody since last year and the courts have been giving me the run around. Dismissing my case mistakingly, putting it back on schedule but has been prolonging the case. I eventually got a…Read More
Q: Respondant did not get served order to show cause for a custody modification. An inquest was scheduled and a modification, terminating visitation, granted, along with the judge, of her own accord, conducting and providing background check results, such as warrant, arrest, and jail records, information to petitioner. Is it not the duty of the judge to see to it…Read More
