Oct 26, 2018
Answer: Unless there is physical abuse present, do not move out of the house or leave the children for extended periods ( i.e. days) without first having an understanding in writing about the future ownership of the house or custody of the children. I strongly urge you to consider mediation and give me a call […]
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Oct 26, 2018
Answer: Under section 170 of the New York State Domestic Relations Law New York State requires grounds for divorce. One of the grounds is confinement of the defendant in prison but such must be for a period of three or more consecutive years after the marriage of plaintiff and defendant. There are other grounds as […]
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Oct 26, 2018
Answer: In order to properly answer your question I need additional information. Was the separation a result of a court order or separation agreement between the parties? Did this agreement provide for the custody of the child? If in fact there was no separation agreement or court order, the custody of the child remains with […]
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Oct 26, 2018
Answer: In order to properly answer your question, I must know what state you are presently living in and for how long, what state were you living in during the marriage, if there any assets, and where the children are living. In general, joint custody would provide that each of the parents would be responsible […]
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Oct 26, 2018
Answer: In order to properly answer your question I must know whether you entered into a Separation Agreement upon your divorce and was custody of the children given to your spouse. If so, the children would not have a right to decide on their own where they wished to reside. In order to change the […]
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Oct 26, 2018
Answer: I strongly suggest that you try to mediate this matter with your ex-husband. If he has not made any attempt to reach your child or to maintain any relationship with your son, he may in fact be willing to allow you to have your present husband adopt the child if you offer him some […]
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Oct 26, 2018
Answer: You do not indicate the state in which you are living so I cannot answer your question with certainty. Generally, the courts dealing in divorce matters would review all of the factual information leading to the divorce including all of the “crucial circumstances” you refer to, the facts that you were trying to improve […]
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