Q: My 17 year old cousin has a child with a 24 year guy. The child is 1 year of age and it’s the 2 child they have. The first pregnancy occurred while she was 14, however she had a miscarriage and lost the child. They have recently split up and he refuses to pay child support. He threatened to…Read More
Q: I am 7 months pregnant and live in NY as does my childs father. After my child is born, me and my child will be moving to Georgia immediately and he will be staying in NY. My question is, where would I have to file my paternity/childsl support case, in NY or GA A: David’s Answer: If the child’s…Read More
Q: We got a state marriage in new york in city hall about 5 years ago…we separated and got divorced last year.. I have now left the united states, I have met someone else and not sure if I will have a problem if I want to get married in a Catholic Church A: David’s Answer: Most likely won’t be…Read More
Q: years ago and was successfully treated. I dutifully take my meds, just as a precaution against a relapse. and have not had so much as a depressive day since. My wife will have physical custody and we will have joint legal custody; that has been agree on. I want unsupervised visitation. I’ve earned it after all these years and…Read More
Q: I am going through a divorce. My wife’s attorney did not serve discovery request on me during the time period allocated. I was recently informed that my wife changed lawyers (3 days before scheduled ESP). Her new lawyer is claiming to file to a motion to ask for discovery to be done based on the grounds of malpractice by…Read More
Q: at what age can a child say he/she does not want to go on visitation with the non-custodial parent, In NY state A: David’s Answer: There is no bright-line rule, but generally if a child is high-school age, the Judge pretty much goes along with whatever his/her preferences are. That said, one would need to assess many other factors,…Read More
Q: My husband and i worked with a mediator and reached a settlement that we signed and notarized and i delivered upon with in 10 days of signing. we also signed and notarized all other papers needed. he didn’t sign one, the paper that stated he was aware he’d need to cover his own health insurance. he seemed to wanted…Read More
Q: Because my wife has a back condition, and because the pregnancy wasn’t apparent until rather late, she tested positive for opiates. Long story short, we have arranged for my son to stay with his grandparents while visiting with us was at our mutual discretion. Court order assigning custody makes no mention of visitation restrictions beyond the fact that it…Read More
Q: I, Ira L. Jackson, have been accused, of being a biological father kids twins. Before DNA Laboratory findings was made, now on hand I am in possession of DNA Markers that proves I am not the father of these children’s, and the family court system refuses to except my complaint. Is there a lawyer consultation with advise on how…Read More
Q: I filed divorce but my husband doesn’t want to divorce (Muslim Family Law). My marriage contract doesn’t include permission for me to divorce my husband. That’s why I have to file a case and it might take unto 2 years to settle. In current situation, how can I remarry? The marriage was conducted in Bangladesh (Muslim Family Law). A:…Read More
