Q: I recently received a Separation Agreement from my soon-to-be ex-wife's lawyer. While it's an amicable divorce, uncontested in every conceivable way (with NO children) - I still need to be sure that when I sign it, have it notarized and return - that it is written correct 'as is.' Anyway, my reason for contacting this site was to see…Read More
Q: Hi, I am married. In NY if I buy an apartment with money that comes out from an account that belongs only to my name, who owns the property? It belongs to me, the one who puts up the money, or does it also belong to my wife because we are married? If it belongs to both of us,…Read More
Q: Section 424-A Compulsory Financial Disclosure of the Family Court Act only requires a party to file all the compulsory documents with the clerk of the court. However, the Support Magistrate Assistant took it upon herself to the send the documents via email to the other party’s attorney. Is that legal? Is it common? A: Anything you file with the…Read More
Q: We are not legally separated and our relationship has been a roller coaster he is lying saying we got married after two years separated with no contact no support I have proof this is a lie this is been going on for two years because he's never prepared won't show is Financials doesn't want to give me anything is…Read More
Q: Had an argument and she said she wanted a divorce. Left a week after with my son for her parents house and said she would be back in 4 days right before she left. Has been 2 weeks and she said she’s not coming back. Living situation is much better here. She’s w living with 6 other people in…Read More
Q: Me and my ex broke up because she told me that she was going to name or child without me that I have no input or say in the matter we argue this through her whole pregnancy and we finally split and went our own separate ways she is now taking me to paternity and child support I want…Read More
Q: "I saw on youtube a lawyer who said the violations of custody order can warrant a change in circumstances as the original order was not followed. Violations such as order says itinerary for trips outside the state must be provided at least 48hrs in advance or more. And the mother on multiple times, even with text reminders, emails, phone…Read More
Q: "My son’s mother let me get our son for the summer. I live in Louisiana, and while he’s been here he’s been telling my wife and I how he needs to be on the look out for robbers and he needs a knife for high school (he lives in Yonkers). His grandfather has been to jail for stabbing someone.…Read More
Q: My ex the father of our son had physical custody eight months ago he brought him to my home and has not seen him he did not show up at court but then has attorney asked for an inquest hearing what does all that mean but I end up with physical custody A: An inquest hearing is a type…Read More
Q: "Father and I are currently in court for custody- no final agreement as yet. What is the appropriate sleeping arrangements for my 5 year old son when he’s with his father? 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…Read More